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New Year Resolutions for Writers
by Cherrilynn Bisbano @bisbanowrites Happy New Year! I don’t make resolutions. I stress out trying to keep them for two weeks, let alone a year. This morning, I decided to research the history of New Year's resolutions. If you already know the information, please stick with me. What I learned…
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The Divine Gift of Laughter: A Christian Writer’s Guide to Joy
By Raewyn Elsegood As Christian writers, we often take our calling so seriously that we forget one of God's greatest gifts—laughter. While our mission is meaningful, God invites us to find joy in the creative process. The age-old wisdom that "laughter is the best medicine" finds its roots in Scripture…
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What Playing Tag And Pitching Your Writing Have In Common
By Julie Lavender @JLavenderWrites It never fails. Every time we take our kindergarten grandson to a park, Benaiah’s first encounter with his “new best friend” begins with “Wanna play tag?” If new-best-friend responds yes or even dips his or her head slightly in a nod, Benaiah snaps his hand in…
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One of These Days
by Rhonda Rhea @RhondaRhea I need a day-over. I mean a do-over. A day-do-over. Yes, that’s it. Last week I had a day that fell smack-dab into the dreaded category of “one of those.” You’ve had them, right? Like when you wake up late, and after already having a rough start,…
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Are Your Writing Goals S.M.A.R.T.?
by Heather Kreke @HKreke It's that time of year again. When we all start thinking of what we hope to accomplish next year. Setting goals is something we should all do. Goals help us to focus on what matters and can provide a clearer path to getting there. Today, we're…
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Four Reasons Book Reviews Make a Difference
By W. Terry Whalin @terrywhalin Many of us are buying our books online. Occasionally I do walk into a physical bookstore but most of the time I buy my books online. Through the years I’ve written over 1,000 reviews on Amazon and over 900 reviews on Goodreads. You do not have…
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