By Lindsey Brackett, @lindsbrac   We all have those days. The ones where fingers seem stiff or the keyboard is too sticky to deal with. Days when plots are stuck and characters stale and ideas elusive. I wouldn’t call it writer block exactly. More like writer delay. These days I…

by Alycia W. Morales     @AlyciaMorales As a freelance editor, I’ve worked with several authors – both experienced and not – and have seen most everything you could think of within the lines of those manuscripts. But my clients aren’t alone. I’ve written some books and have noticed my own shortcomings,…

By Callie Daruk, @CallieDaruk   My heart sank recently at the news of a second large rejection. Do you remember the feeling in grade school of being picked last on the team? It was like that only worse because essentially, I’m not being picked at all. Not yet anyway. The…

By Cindy Sproles, @CindyDevoted   My momma taught me the importance of Matthew 6:21 early on. You remember the famous scripture, For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. She ground into me values – work ethic, determination, and graciousness. I’m at the threshold of my 60s…

By Bethany Jett, @betjett There is a huge difference between utilizing social media for pleasure and for growing an audience. It’s especially hard if you’re using it for both. Where do we draw the line? Why can’t we speak our minds about anything we want? How do we keep our…

By Rhonda Rhea, @RhondaRhea   I convince myself I’m pretty mature. And then I see somebody run into a door while texting and it all suddenly becomes very clear. Because, let me tell you, I can laugh for a good twenty minutes. Mercilessly. Not just a little, under-the-breath chortle either.…