Inspire Christian Writers – Equipping Writers to Inspire the World

The Joys and Challenges of Writing for Children

June 1, 2017 Comments Off

When people find out I’m a children’s author, their response often goes something like this: “Oh, how fun! I have always wanted to write a […]

Becoming Known Part 4: Guest Blogging

September 11, 2015 6

If Jesus is your Senior Editor, He expects you to get your writing to the people who need to hear the message He’s leading you […]

You Need An Author Website.

December 19, 2024 4

I budget for one writers conference each year and, every time I attend a conference, I am taken aback by the number of authors who […]

Memories Contest Joint Winner: “Not Billy Bob Thornton and the Raw Fish” by Malcolm Mackinnon

May 27, 2021 12

The waitress looked at me, confused. She raised her hand as if to say, “Wait there,” before disappearing into the small ramshackle café. I glanced at Donna, […]

Sandra Byrd – An Inspirational Life of Writing and Wisdom

December 8, 2011 Comments Off

Best-selling author, Sandra Byrd, received her first rejection letter at the age of thirteen. Since then, her work has been featured in various publications and […]

How to Convert Your Manuscript from Word to Kindle Format in 5 Easy Steps (Part 3)

March 9, 2018 Comments Off

Last time, in part 2 of this series, we covered Steps 1-3 of the 5 steps, which discussed styling, headers and footers, and pagination. This […]

When an Author Loses Her Way

July 6, 2017 14

My latest novel, Home, is about an author who runs away. But what does it look like when an author loses her way? It looks […]

8 Obstacles to Writing a Successful Novel and How to Avoid Them

June 7, 2023 3

Writing a novel requires planning, strong characters, seamless integration of information, authentic dialogue, conflict, editing, research, perseverance, and a love for the craft. Avoid common mistakes and create a captivating narrative. […]