By Karen Barnett
Many of us are busily preparing for conferences like the upcoming Oregon Christian Writers Conference in August. We’re brushing up manuscripts and proposals, practicing our pitches, and deciding which professionals we’d
By Sally Apokedak
Polish your pitch: get ready for the conference!
Good pitches are essential. As an agent, I get excited when I read a great hook because good books with great pitches practically sell themselves.
So, what do
by Kay Marshall Strom
Years ago—in another life, it seems—I dabbled in writing TV and movie scripts. In some ways it was easier than writing books, because the audience can look at the
I don’t know if I can do this!
Writers frequently have doubts about their work. Award-winning author Tessa Afshar offers tips for how to resist self-doubt and the temptation to give up and keep going.
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By Camille Eide
I’ve been entering writing contests since I began writing for publication 10 years ago, both as a pre-published and published writer. I’ve won, placed, and been passed over, but regardless of my stage as
by James L. Rubart
Have you seen the T-shirt that says, “Careful or you’ll end up in my novel”?
Darci (my wife) bought me a sweatshirt with that saying on it years ago, and I love wearing it because of the responses I get from people. For
