by Lynn H. Blackburn @LynnHBlackburn A writer friend who isn’t published yet recently asked what she could do to support me during a book launch. While I’m far from an expert, I recently published my 8th novel. **send chocolate** Having a book release is exciting, amazing, and wonderful. It’s also exhausting,…

By A.C. Williams by @acw_author When did someone spoil a book or movie for you? Generally speaking, people in the storytelling business are very cautious about spoilers. But sometimes you can be too careful, especially when you’re writing a story. Sometimes, one of the best sources of tension in your…

By Alycia Morales @AlyciaMorales Here are 21 summer adventures to go on that will inspire your writing: The beach. Listen to the ocean waves crashing on the shore. Smell the salt air with the tint of fish and sunblock. Feel the sand beneath your toes. Crack open the cold drinks…

by Edie Melson @EdieMelson Many of us came to the world of writing in a roundabout way. A lot of us don’t have degrees that qualify us. Because of that, we often struggle with insecurity. We strive for validation through publication. But no matter how many awards we win, things we…

by Katy Kauffman @KatyKauffman28 When we want to write Scripture-based content, we have an adventure waiting for us—to be readers of Scripture. In order to write the best possible messages for our readers, first we have to take in the message. To understand it, know it, and live it. Then…

By Cherrilynn Bisbano @bisbanowrites  I’ve been asked many times, “How did you get selected for a faculty position?” After three years of submitting more than five class ideas each time, I received an invitation to teach the class I knew the least about, Your Platform is Bigger Than you Think.…