From the Archive
Writing Tips
I Didn’t Win or Get Picked … Why?
I love writing contests. They’re a wonderful way to sharpen skills, get your name out there, and possibly even add an award or two to […]
Craft of Writing
Self-Editing Any Writer Can Do
Editing. The word strikes fear and dread into writers. Where do you start? How much do you tinker before hiring a pro? How can you […]
Writer's Journey
Six Pitfalls to Finishing Your Book
I open my laptop and turn it on. Little blue icons begin to appear down the right side of the screen. Those seven little blue […]
Craft of Writing
Do Your Characters Want to Steal the Show?
March 10, 2011
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Invite the characters of your present work into a room and ask them who the most important person in your novel is. Go ahead, I’ll […]
Rejection
4 Things Not to Do When You’re Rejected
Within a span of four weeks, I received rejection emails from three publications and two publishers. How did I react? I hid under my cozy […]
Getting Published
You’ve Been Rejected! What Now?
I stared at my email inbox for several moments. Six unread messages. Three announcing sales that I can’t afford to miss! Delete. Delete. Delete. An […]
Writer's Journey
Writer Under Construction
May 27, 2012
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When I began to write seriously, I knew I had a lot to learn about the craft. I also knew I would need to grow […]
Interviews
The Cure for the “Perfect” Life: 12 Ways to Stop Trying Harder and Start Living Braver
July 30, 2014
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If you’ve ever thought you might crumble under the burden of perfection (and who among us hasn’t?) you’ll want to meet my friends Kathi and […]
Marketing & Platform
10 Steps to Developing an Internet Presence
June 17, 2011
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Laura Christianson, the featured speaker at The Christian Writer’s Conference at Redwood Chapel this year inspired writers with great information. Here are some great tips from […]
