by DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills A book proposal is an attention-grabbing cover letter, a dynamic marketing plan, a synopsis of a well-crafted book, and the first three chapters presented to an agent or editor who has indicated interest in a writer’s manuscript. [tweet_box design="default" float="none" inject="#pubtip"]Conference Preparation: #Writing the Irresistible Book…

by Julie Zine Coleman @JulieZColeman Are you writing to change hearts? In any Christian devotional article, story is important. But the Word of God is where the true power lies. We know the Holy Spirit uses His Word to transform (Romans 12:2). So we often do a search for just…

By Cherrilynn Bisbano @bisbanowrites As a writer, my companion is guilt. The cares of the world cause angst and keep me away from my desk. This “friend” needs to vacate the premises. I need to refocus on why I write, who called me, and who I belong to. So, I…

By Edwina Perkins @EdwinaPerkins I remember my first experience at a writing conference. Sitting in a crowded room with other first-time conferees, I was ready. Ready to learn all the ins and outs of maneuvering a writing conference. Ready to meet other writers and yes (gulp) willing to speak with…

by A.C. Williams @ACW_Author I love words. And since you’re reading a blog about writing, I’m going to make an assumption that you’re rather fond of them as well. Words are tools, and in the hands of someone who follows Jesus and understands the power of communication, they can be…

by Alycia W. Morales @AlyciaMorales Have you taken yourself back to school with your self-editing methods? I often work with new writers who want to take their manuscripts to the next level, hoping to ace that query for an agent or catch that editor’s eye at the publishing house. And…