by Lynn Blackburn @LYNNHBLACKBURN I’m a firm believer that you can learn lessons about your writing life anywhere—as long as you’re paying attention. Case in point? I got the idea for this blog post from taking my oldest to three different orthodontists. Stay with me. My daughter has disabilities and nothing—nothing—is…

By Cherrilynn Bisbano @bisbanowrites We all hate waiting. The lines at the supermarket are too long. The slow child getting ready for church. UGH! Even the Keurig seems slower. So what do we do after we hit send on a manuscript or query letter and it’s been two weeks? Pull…

by A.C. Williams @ACW_Author Every editor, agent, publisher, or mentor at a Christian writing conference will be a perfect fit for you, your book, and your career as an author. True or False. I hope you said false, because that statement certainly isn’t true! And it's actually a really good…

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills The art of helping other writers is a dual gift to the seasoned and serious writer. Both benefit from the enrichment. I’ve learned much from the beginning writer, and I hope I’ve passed on a few solid tips while growing into a better writer and child…

by Edie Melson @EdieMelson We writers wear our hearts on their sleeves, metaphorically speaking. We pour our inner selves out on the page, drawing on the highs and lows of life to interpret the world through words. This is an exhilarating journey. The highs are incredible, and the lows…well…they’re tough.…

By Darlene L. Turner @darlenelturner Every writer loves to type “THE END” on their latest work-in-progress, but the process to get to those final pages can be daunting. Can I get an amen? We tend to write and rewrite the first few chapters to make them perfect, but do we labor…