Ekphrastic Writing–Creative Speed Dating (by Sarah E. Morin)
When you hit a creative block, maybe you read outside your genre to find new inspiration. Maybe you talk it out in your local writing group. But have you ever…
Never Give Up (by Teresa Pollard)
Hi, Everybody. I’d like to thank Ralene for inviting me here today to share my writing encouragement story with you. My writing tip is simply to never give up. I’ve…
Fab 5 Friday: Pre-Conference Insanity!
So, the next 9 days are going to be pretty insane around here. I am preparing for the Kentucky Christian Writers Conference, which starts next Thursday. I'm the Faculty Chair,…
The Story of an Author (by Robin Patchen)
This is the story of a successful author. Once upon a time, a woman decided to write a novel. Day and night, she dedicated herself to the task, skipping…
What’s Your Story?
All writers have 1 thing in common. It doesn't matter if they are writing fiction or nonfiction, books or articles, brochures or blog posts--they all have 1 thing in common.…
Tea with Me: Marketing and Muppets
I'm so excited to bring back the Tea with Me posts. It's so much fun getting to know people and to be able to help them where I can. Welcome…
3 Truths About the Writing Life (by Patty Smith-Hall)
I’ve always been one to know the facts. Be it in my old job as a research nurse or in my writing life, I’ve always wanted to know what to…
Winners and a Plan
Wow! What an exciting and fun time I had last week. It was so neat to see all the responses on the survey, and such a blessing to read all…
June Goals
We're already a few days into the month of June, but what a month it looks to be! I'm finally caught up after being sick off and on for 6…
Failure Only Exists If You Let It (by Karin Beery)
I have tried to write this blog post three times. I have yet to make it past the first paragraph though, as I finish my introduction and wonder, “how is…