Writing tips Behind the Words Behind the words we’ve chosen for the page and the words we’ve deliberately not written lies a hidden tale of motivation, longing, and mystery—which we must attend in order to…
Marketing tips How to Advertise on Facebook In an earlier article I described the 5 Most Important Requirements for Building Your Facebook Following. (great content, consistency, format types, advertising, and engagement) This article goes into greater depth…
Publishing tips The Importance of a Book Proposal by Jana Burson of The Christopher Ferebee Agency Your proposal is not only the tool by which you will obtain your literary agent, it's also the tool your agent will use…
Marketing tips, Publishing tips, Writing tips For Aspiring Writers: Your One-Stop Conference/Festival Etiquette Guide For Aspiring Writers: Your One-Stop Conference/Festival Etiquette Guide By Sarah Arthur As a published author who has made some of my biggest breaks by meeting editors at writing conferences, I’m…
Uncategorized About Community – by Natasha Sistrunk Robinson When the people and values that shape my diverse communities are in conflict with each other, I must consider: Will I remain true to my God or true to the…
Writing tips Craft is a Form of Hospitality Craft is a form of hospitality. When readers (real or imagined) show up at your door, how do you invite them in? What makes them comfortable but not too comfortable?…
Marketing tips, Publishing tips, Writing tips “How To Build Your Own Podcast Program” – video training Mike McHargue (better known as Science Mike) is an author, podcaster, and speaker who travels the world helping people understand the science of life’s most profound and mundane experiences. Mike’s…
Marketing tips, Writing tips Creating Social Currency In “Contagious” Dr. Jonah Berger establishes three key strategies to help create social currency that gives people a way to make themselves look good while promoting you and your ideas…
Writing tips Being a Voice Not an Echo – by Rachel Hauck Writing in the Christian fiction market pushes us to go beyond the realm of this life to find meaning and purpose for our characters. Even non…
Writing tips Take Note of Others’ Responses Pay attention to how other people respond to your creative work. A true gift gives true pleasure to others-or it truly stirs them up. When your friend’s face lights up…
Writing tips Be Uncomfortable While writing, we choose again and again to be uncomfortable, going against instinct and social norms and, possibly, good sense. From discomfort rises our best work. If we can hold…
