by Susan U. Neal RN, MBA, MHS @SusanNealYoga The Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference (BRMCWC) is right around the corner. Now is the time to prepare to ensure you get a substantial return on the time and money you invested in attending. The following tips will ensure you get…

By Larry Leech @LarryJLeechII “Our goals can only be reached through a vehicle of a plan, in which we must fervently believe, and upon which we must vigorously act. There is no other route to success.” —Pablo Picasso Make a plan. Stick to the plan. Easier said than done, right?…

by Edie Melson @EdieMelson Lately, I’ve seen a lot of discussion about copyright issues. Specifically, what is legal to use on a blog, social media or in a book. First, I want to state right up front that I am NOT a lawyer and none of what I’ve said constitutes…

By Debb Hackett @debb_hackett My writing career has been quite the journey so far, and I suspect there are more bends in the road ahead. We can skip most of the early details and fast forward to the most humiliating parts (aka the parts where I’ve learned and grown the…

By Cindy Sproles @CindyDevoted As a lead managing editor, one of my jobs is acquisitions. It’s the hardest part because I spend a lot of time saying no thank you. There are multiple explanations of why I am forced to pass on a manuscript. Rejections fall in many categories from…

By Lynette Eason @LynetteEason Hi everyone, this is Lynette Eason here with my photographer hat on. You might have read the title of this post, and if you know what I write (romantic suspense), then you might have been a little worried. Well, let me put your fears at ease.…