By W. Terry Whalin @terrywhalin As I meet writers at conferences and speak with them, the majority are focused on publishing a book. It makes sense most people speak to me about books since I’ve been an acquisitions editor at a New York publisher for the last ten years. There are…

Our Readers Favorite Writing Quotes Memes Created by Alycia Morales "Words are things, and a small drop of ink, falling like dew upon a thought produces that which makes thousands, perhaps millions, think." Lord Byron   "Don't tell me the moon is shining; show me the glint of light on…

by Edie Melson @EdieMelson A writer’s life is one filled with ups and downs. Some days the words flow and it seems that you have a pipeline from Heaven to the computer screen. The words swirl and dance with a life of their own. At other times the sentences start…

By A.C. Williams by @acw_author Waiting is one of the hardest processes I’ve ever had to learn how to navigate. I’m not a particularly patient person, so having to wait for anything is a struggle.  But there’s a part of me that would be happy to continue waiting. It’s the…

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills We all want God to use our writing to glorify Him and to encourage others to deepen their relationship with the Creator of the universe.  Sometimes we get discouraged.  Sometimes we face loneliness.  Sometimes we want to give in to those who tell us we can’t…

By Sara Beth Williams @WilliamsSaraB What makes a great story?  A well-developed plot. What helps drive the plot forward, besides a character’s strong, identifiable goal? Secrets.  When a character harbors a secret on purpose, it creates conflict, misunderstandings, and high stakes, and often keeping the secret is woven into that character’s…