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…

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Romance in Christian fiction is more than a story enhancement. The thread of romance shows the blessings of love, God’s way. The also can complicate goals, influence crucial decisions, knock a career-minded man or woman into confusion, and always force a character to change and grow.…

by Darlene L. Turner Is it your dream to become a published author? God has called you to write, but you don’t know where to start? Well, I did some research, and came up with ten reasons on why it’s important to attend. Let’s take a look! Investing in your…