By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills We all find moments of discouragement in our writing. Rejections, writers block, the green-eyed monster called jealousy, and sometimes life’s junk leave us longing for our passion meter to hit top speed. The following 9 tips have helped me gain momentum when I’m staring at a…

by A. E. Jackson @aejacksonmktg The process of submitting your manuscript can be daunting. First, there is the fear of being vulnerable to your critique group - no matter how close the friendship. Next, the rigid formatting requirements many editors and publishers impose on submissions. Finally, the time-consuming process of migrating…

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,…