From the Archive
Getting Published
The Three R’s of Working with Editors
Janyre (pronounced Jan-ear), my 2nd editor, told me I was “SUPER easy to work with,” and that she was singing my praises to the other editors. […]
Spiritual Life
The Holy Call of Writing
Margaret Laurence was a Canadian author and co-founder of the Writers’ Trust of Canada. She once went to her doctor for a checkup and he […]
Marketing & Platform
Peer Promotion: How to Promote a Book in 7 Steps
Excitement is growing at Inspire. Several of our members have books coming out this month and many more books will be released over the next few […]
Writing Tips
Six Basics Tips for Writing a Biography
Choosing to write a biography is taking a step into someone else’s life for a long period of time. You immerse yourself in another life […]
Marketing & Platform
Becoming Known Part 3: Reciprocal Book Reviews
Readers have a million choices when it comes to what book to read—especially when they are shopping online. Honest book reviews are often what sells […]
Craft of Writing
8 Obstacles to Writing a Successful Novel and How to Avoid Them
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. […]
Business of Writing
You Need An Author Website.
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 […]
Spiritual Life
When an Author Loses Her Way
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 […]
Writing Tips
7 Steps to Writing Great Book Reviews
March 4, 2015
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Book reviews are intended to equip prospective book buyers with the information they need to make an informed decision about a particular book. A great […]
