By W. Terry Whalin @terrywhalin As writers and others involved in publishing, I believe we live in one of the greatest times in human history. A couple of years ago, Markus Dohle, the former CEO of Penguin Random House, said books are now enjoying their biggest renaissance since Johannes Gutenberg invented the printing…

by Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes, Ed.D. @khutch0767 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. James 1:2-4 (NIV) Recently,…

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Entering with Purpose, not Pressure Writers often arrive at conferences armed with pitches, one-sheets, business cards, and a heart full of expectations. But too often they forget to pack peace, humility, a listening heart, and surrendered plans to God. Set the tone for the 2026 Blue…

by Ane Mulligan  @AneMulligan I have a number of literary pet peeves. I see them a lot on social media. Misspelled words, misused words. My mother was a teacher and raised me to be a lover of words—a connoisseur of sorts. As such, I cringe every time one of these…

by Lynn Blackburn @LYNNHBLACKBURN Sometimes this question is asked by someone who simply cannot get their mind around it. Sometimes it comes from someone who writes and is curious about my process. Sometimes, the person asking the question is me! *I forget every time!* I’m always looking for the best way…

by Julie Zine Coleman @JulieZColeman At a women’s writers and speakers conference, we given a 3x5 card to record any of Satan’s lies that were preventing us from moving forward in our calling. An older woman stepped up to the open mic to share her fears. “I have been afraid…