From the Archive
Cinderella: a Writer’s Journey
In a day where technology is racing along at the speed of light and publishing houses are playing the odds on e-books—while scrambling to stay […]
Creative Marketing Part I: Becoming Known in the World
Platform. Branding. Promotion. It’s about becoming known. Writers hope our books bring value or at least a joyful respite to our readers. But despite buckets […]
The Benefits of Writing with a Focus Group: An Author Interview with Joanne Kraft
Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work; If one falls down, his friend can help him up. But […]
Deeper Purposes of Descriptions in Novels
When I pick up a novel, I want to be transported to the character’s world. I want to experience what they experience, see what they […]
A Prayer for the Blank Page
“Almighty God, bestow upon us the meaning of words, the light of understanding, the nobility of diction, and the faith of the true nature. And […]
Writing for Your Readers
Who do you write for? The reader, right? I used to think I did, but I was wrong. I went through five stages during the […]
Becoming a Better Writer is a Journey
“We’d like to publish your devotional.” My heart did a cartwheel when I read those words on a postcard from The Upper Room editor. I […]
Where to Put Those Words: Scrivener vs. Word
Where is the best place to write your masterpiece? There is the old standby Microsoft Word, and there are great programs like Scrivener. What should […]
Writing Poems Kids Will Read
To write poems children enjoy, these tips will help: Get to know kids! Being around children from preschoolers to teens lets you know what’s on […]





