By Cherrilynn Bisbano @bisbanowrites Happy New Year! Did you set goals and resolutions? I want to finish three books, obtain five speaking engagements, and attend three conferences. My stomach flips when I ponder the possibilities. I’ve prayed about my plans. I desire to accomplish all God has for me. I…

Every year we are excited to be able to award writers scholarships. The money comes through our contest fees and donations. Scholarships are awarded on need and/or merit. Selections are made by a group of publishing professionals. Since we are dependent on the generosity of others, we are unable to…

By Cindy Sproles @CindyDevoted You signed on the dotted line. It’s your first contract with a traditional publisher, and you’re beaming. This is one of the most exciting moments for a debut author – signing that first contract. You’ve waited for this moment. Savor it. [tweet_box design="default" float="none" inject="#writingcommunity #BRMCWC…

by: Shannon Redmon @shannon_redmon We all love to get packages under the tree with our names on the top. Secret treasures hidden underneath colorful wrapping and fluffy bows. Unfortunately, I can’t leave a package under your tree but I can provide a few gifts and treasures I wish I’d known…

By W. Terry Whalin @terrywhalin Many writers believe writing a book will make them famous. They believe getting their book into the market will make them well-known. This idea is a publishing myth. The reality is without the author’s promotion, something terrible happens—nothing. What are you doing to increase your connection…

by Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes, Ed.D. @khutch0767 Don’t Fall Apart “He is before all things, and in him all things hold together” (Colossians 1:17 NIV). I recently received a string of rejection letters in rapid succession. Usually, they discourage me and can sometimes derail me for days as I experience crushing feelings of…