Anyone can start a blog, especially in this age of easily accessible technology and do-it-yourself websites. However, developing a marketable book idea that meets the needs of a specific target audience, crafting a publishable manuscript, and... Read More
Tess O’Shay is in her mid-30’s, has red hair, green eyes and a feisty temper. She says what she thinks, which I love about her, and has a deep wound that has held her in a bondage of her own making for ten years. She’s lost her... Read More
Remember Jesus’ Great Commission? Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I... Read More
I’m not one of those writers who feels comfortable promoting herself—of course, I haven’t had much to promote, so maybe that’s the reason. Due to the nature of what I do, I know a lot of writers, and although I don’t... Read More
Numbers and letters are an effective way to organize our thoughts. But when outlining, we have to remember that if we have a “1,” we must have a “2.” If we have an “A,” we must have a “B.&rdquo... Read More
Since writers are notorious for giving others advice, I thought it would be fun to dig up some of the most recycled tidbits on writing and share my thoughts with you. Not because I’m an expert. Not at all, but well, I covered all that... Read More
The blog post "Making Time - My Thoughts" was submitted by Shannon Dittemore and used with the author's permission. Writers are in LOVE with words. We go out searching and when we find a few morsels worth savoring, we form them just so, and... Read More
In today's Writing Round-Up you'll find insightful tips on writing from around the blogoshpere. You'll learn how one man was impacted by great writing and how a children's book saved a New York lighthouse. Enjoy! Here are... Read More
“The boy pulled the fiddle from its hiding place inside the wardrobe, opening the tattered leather case with care. Placing the wooden instrument under his chin, he pressed his short fingers against the wooden neck. Next came his favorite... Read More
Several years ago I wrote a mystery novel and began to actively pursue publication through traditional publishers. I mailed several dozen query letters including self-addressed stamped envelopes. Some were returned with form-letter rejection... Read More