By Cindy Sproles @CindyDevoted It was only a few years ago when I stood chatting with a dear writer friend. “I don’t think I’ll ever be published. It’s been ten years.” Funny thing, she frequently reminds me of that conversation. I admit. It was a whiny moment. We are allowed…

by @RamonaRichards “The bad stuff is easier to believe.” This is one of the most well-known movie quotations in the last forty years. Spoken by Julia Roberts as Vivian in Pretty Woman, it resonated with anyone who’s struggled with rejection and criticism, whether in their personal or professional lives. It…

by Lynn Blackburn @LynnHBlackburn  I first heard about the idea of an “artist date” when I read Julia Cameron’s The Artist’s Way. If you’re a creative, you should take a look at The Artist’s Way. It’s a classic for a reason. So what is an artist date?  An artist date is…

By Dr. Chrissy Whiting-Madison @joyfulgurly If you’ve ever published a book or you are even just considering publishing your book of poems, self-help suggestions or novel, you have more than likely heard the expression, “your book is your business card.”  Is Your Book Really Your Business Card? The simple answer…

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Do we take time to ask God what He wants from our writing? Tough question because none of us want to sound unspiritual. We advocate God is the Boss, and we may ask Him for guidance. But do we seek His purpose in gifting us with…

by @RamonaRichards There’s a meme floating around, which was started by a gentleman out of the UK named David East. It’s a familiar trope these days; a normal job with a boring title gets an exciting euphemism instead. In this case, “copy editor” gets the description: “I am here to…