by Blythe Daniel @BlytheDaniel There’s the old familiar saying, “Which comes first, the chicken or the egg?” In a similar fashion, many people wonder, “Which comes first, the proposal or the writing?” I’d like to be able to tell you a consistent answer, but the truth is that for some…

By Penny Reeve I’m a children’s writer. Always have been, always plan to be, because I believe writing for children is some of the most important writing an author can do. BUT… Not all writers’ conferences cater specifically to children’s writers. And if they do, they are often few and…

Edwina and I are so excited to announce the FINALISTS for the Directors’ Choice 2023 Awards! Every year we do our best to organize the entries into categories that give equal opportunity to every book. Because we never know how many entries will be sent in a specific category, the…

By Hannah Linder Imagine showing up for the most important job interview of your life. You’ve earned the degree, researched the company, felt confident in the skills you can bring to the table, and prayed over the opportunity for so long. Now is your chance. You pull into the parking…

by DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills A book proposal is an attention-grabbing cover letter, a dynamic marketing plan, a synopsis of a well-crafted book, and the first three chapters presented to an agent or editor who has indicated interest in a writer’s manuscript. [tweet_box design="default" float="none" inject="#pubtip"]Conference Preparation: #Writing the Irresistible Book…

By Cindy Sproles @CindyDevoted Learning the skill of writing comes with a lot of vague areas. For example, writing on a publishable level differs from writing a college paper. The grammar doesn’t change, but the styles are two different bears. Sometimes, the only way to learn the tricks of the…