by Linda Gilden @LindaGilden Many writers feel  that once they put the last period on their manuscripts their jobs are finished. All they have to do is email it to the publisher.  But that is not quite the case. If you have written a book lately, you know that one…

By Debb Hackett @debb_hackett We moved across an ocean during lockdown and are only now rolling up our sleeves and getting involved with life in our new area. When people ask what I do, I secretly brace myself for their reaction as I confess: I’m an aspiring Christian fiction author.…

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Disappointments have a way of wiggling into our confidence, especially when our writing friends are at a conference, and we are at home. How does a writer survive? The following tips will help you overcome your sadness while providing tools to improve your craft. 1. Change…

By Cindy Sproles @CindyDevoted I’d like to say my claim to fame is humor – but it’s not. My claim to fame is “Queen of Angst.” I know! As much as I hate to admit it. This title is true. The stories I write are hard – and not hard…

By W. Terry Whalin @terrywhalin We love a good story. When we hear or read the words, it makes us lean into the conversation or the words fly past as we turn the pages. It’s a skill every writer needs to learn and constantly improve. Some of us write our stories,…

By A.C. Williams by @acw_author Learning new things is one of the greatest gifts in the world. No matter what field you’re in, we are all capable of learning something new just about every day.  Conferences, like Blue Ridge and others, are a fantastic environment to learn industry tips, writing…