by Rhonda Rhea @RhondaRhea Glass half full. Glass half empty. Doesn’t really matter so much to me. As long as mine is the full half. And also the glass should be a mug. Large. And also it should have coffee in it. And also both halves should be full. And it…

By Aaron Gansky @ADGansky If you’ve followed my blog much, you’ll know how much importance I put on the first line. Just as important, and just as tricky, is the final line. If I could make one observation from my years as a literary editor, I’d say that the best…

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills I believe a writer’s number one purpose in creating a story is to entertain the reader. Following that task is to inspire a reader to attempt what they may believe is impossible. The reader follows how the protagonist overcame obstacles to reach a goal or solve…

by: Shannon Redmon @shannon_redmon I’ve always loved steel roller coasters. The taller the hill, the larger the loop and I hopped on the ride. Smooth turns and forceful speed bring excitement and joy into the experience. But there is one type of ride I always avoid…the dreaded wooden coaster. Most…

By W. Terry Whalin @terrywhalin What if you could write a magazine article which could be published year after year in different publications? In the magazine community, these articles are called evergreen because they can be used over and over. To write this type of article takes a bit of planning…

by Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes, Ed.D. @khutch0767 During this season of uncertainty where AI seems to be taking over, have you ever considered the significance of writing? This guide will elucidate how being an author can enhance our mental well-being, career opportunities, relationship with God, and ability to share the Gospel.  For those…