From the Archive
Spiritual Life
Joy Comes in the Morning
How can God bring joy from a parent’s worst nightmare, the death of a child? It seems impossible, doesn’t it? That’s what I thought, until […]
Writer's Journey
The Art of Story
Tess O’Shay is in her mi’s, has red hair, green eyes and a feisty temper. She says what she thinks, which I love about her, […]
Craft of Writing
Finding Your Writing Voice
At every conference I’ve attended, the process to find your unique voice has been hammered into my head like a railroad spike. The question is, […]
Conferences
Dangling Carrots
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 […]
Writing Tips
How to Write an Attention-Grabbing Title
Some say a title can make or break a book. I agree. A few years ago, I pitched a book on aging I called 60 […]
Contest Winners
Summer Dreaming Contest Winner: How to Get Back in the Water
Congratulations Malcolm Mackinnon on your winning entry in our Summer Dreaming Writing Contest. “Will there be sharks?” My daughter’s question interrupted me as I gazed […]
Contest Winners
Great Openings Contest Fiction Runner-Up: No Dawn by Dian Avila
Callouses on my fingers and feet snagged the rough bark of my perch. It was difficult to recognize Eku’s olive green skin among the leaves […]
Writer's Journey
5 Lessons from the Creative Road
The Creative Road. We’ve probably all heard the famous Robert Frost quote, “Two roads diverged in a wood, I took the one less traveled by, […]
Writing Tips
7 Steps to Writing Great Book Reviews
March 4, 2015
Comments Off on 7 Steps to Writing Great Book Reviews
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 […]
