by Cherrilynn Bisbano @bisbanowrites “Can I really compare my book with a bestselling author’s book?” “Why do I need this? Won’t I shine the light on their book and not mine?” “How many books do I need to compare and contrast?” “What is a competitive analysis, anyway?” These are just…

by A.C. Williams @ACW_Author  “Are all your books rip offs?” How does an author answer a question like that without sounding defensive? The question itself is intended to provoke, but getting upset won’t solve anything. Getting upset about it might even make the situation worse. This is the question I…

by Alycia Morales @AlyciaMorales Coming up with blogging topics on a regular basis can be difficult, even for those of us who are passionate about our chosen blog theme, whether it be writing, DIY, cooking, etc. Some days we just sit and stare at the screen, wondering what to post…

by Julie Zine Coleman @JulieZColeman For any new writer, the idea of establishing a platform is daunting. Even worse, it seems to run counter to a major principle of our faith: the need to die to self. Isn’t self-promotion to the public eye the opposite of dying to self? Yes…

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Do you feel your writer’s voice is blocked? Does a well-meaning reader claim your writing voice is just like__________ (fill in the blank)? Are you frustrated in a futile attempt to sound like yourself and not another writer? Then stop! A writer’s voice can’t be taught.…

by Larry J. Leech II @LarryJLeechII Sun. Sand. If not sand, maybe a pool instead. Or maybe a nice, quiet cabin in the woods. Whatever your pleasure, a good book, or books, is necessary. With summertime is here, compiling a summer reading list might be near the top of your…