by Lynn Blackburn @LynnHBlackburn  A few years ago I had the opportunity attend a retreat and as part of the events we spent an evening with some lovely ladies from Truth Be Told Art . . . painting. Y’all. I’m not a painter. I’m not great with color. I’m not great…

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 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 Maggie Wallem Rowe My first book released from NavPress in May 2020. Because physical launch events and book signings had to be indefinitely postponed due to the pandemic, my marketing manager suggested an online launch using Facebook Live. While initially reluctant, I’m so thankful we tried it.  We had…

By Heather Kreke @HKreke You’ve decided to take your writing from a hobby to a professional level. That’s great, but where do you start? Here are five steps to help you begin your journey. 1. Learn: Most careers require you to take continuing classes, writing is no different. Read books…

By Darlene L. Turner @darlenelturner Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. James 1:4 (NIV)  Can’t you hear Elsa singing, “Let it go, let it go…”? Throughout my writing journey there were many times I found it hard to live those words let…