By J Todd McMillan
Yeah, yeah, I know . . . You’re not supposed to get cute with the title of a serious article. But that’s part of my muse construction. It’s part of knowing who I am as a writer and knowing where
by Cher Gatto
A writer’s warning about the subtle power of discouragement
The enemy has a lot of tools in his tool chest.
But the one he wields with the sharpest, finest point is discouragement. With merely the scratch of the blade, often painless, it goes
By KyLee Woodley
As writers, we have an innate need to put to paper what resides within us—our thoughts, emotions, and very essence spilling onto the page. Just as water quenches a thirsty man, writing sustains the author. So, as creators, how can we
Excerpt from DELVE, PIVOT, PROPEL: 350 Writing Secrets to Elevate Your Storytelling and Transform Your Novel
by Steven James
Your story’s opening will (1) feature a character who matters,
By Jodie Bailey
Now, this is the piece of advice I live my writing life by. Ready?
Tomorrow Me will love Today Me.
How does that work? Well, it couples with my other piece of favorite advice: You can’t edit a blank page.
When it’s hard and
From Someone Who Landed More Than 50 Guest Spots.
By Janet McHenry
There are so many promotional approaches writers can take when launching a new book. Because the concept behind Praying Personalities: Finding Your Natural Prayer Style (Kregel, Feb. 2024) is unique and intriguing,
