By Cindy Sproles @CindyDevoted I remember my first conference. As I scanned over the registration page, I noticed the word, “CONTESTS”. Wow, a contest. The genres were lengthy, listing anything from devotions to fiction, articles, and non-fiction books. My heart raced. Was my work good enough? After a few days…

by DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills A savvy writer longs for a project that captures a reader’s attention. We want to stand out among the blog posts and articles that fill online sources. How does a writer choose a topic marked for success? Try the following acrostic for unique to help you…

By W. Terry Whalin @terrywhalin As a writer, I want to increase my writing and ability to publish (in any format). I’m basically saying I would like to be more productive. In this article, I want to explain a  key to increasing your productivity: become time aware. For example, the timing…

by Susan U. Neal RN, MBA, MHS @SusanNealYoga How can a reader purchase your book if she doesn’t know it exists? God gave you a special message that can help many people. How do you get your message to more readers? Book marketing dominated the conversation at breakfast during the…

By Cherrilynn Bisbano @bisbanowrites As a new writer I submitted an article about one of my fondest Christmas memories. A few magazines liked it, but I submitted it too late. The article evoked emotion, solved a problem, and captured the essence of Christmas. The publications did not tell me when…

By JP Robinson @JPRobinsonBooks A few days ago, my wife returned from the grocery store with two different brands of coffee: Lavazza and Caribou. While Lavazza is a household favorite, I immediately claimed the Caribou coffee. Why? Because its cover spoke to me. The rustic image of a caribou in…