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 Tama Fortner @TamaFortner I’m not a Doctor of Theology. I don’t even play one on TV. But I do spend my days writing about God and His Word. It’s a blessing and a privilege…and a huge responsibility. Which is why I want whatever I write about God to be…

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 Vincent B. Davis II @VBDavis11 Life as a writer is extremely rewarding, but it can also be taxing. Most of us aren’t fortunate enough to write full time, so we attempt to balance work, family, education, and social obligations all while trying to write our books. Even for those…

by Lynn H. Blackburn @LynnHBlackburn Book deadlines are a painful reality for published authors. If you do an internet search for how to handle a writing deadline, you’ll find lots of fabulous advice. While the suggestions vary, they will inevitably include some version of the following: Don’t panic. Stay positive. Stay…