by Edie Melson @EdieMelson Choosing to be a writer can be a daunting prospect. It involves courage, creativity, and yes, commitment. When we’re unwilling to make that commitment, we can destine ourselves to failure before we’ve had a chance to succeed. This post isn’t meant to beat anyone up, but…

by Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes @khutch0767 As authors, one of our biggest challenges isn’t always the blank page—it’s comparison. The urge to judge ourselves by book sales, publishing opportunities, or the visibility of others can gradually drain our joy and silence our unique voice. I’ve experienced this firsthand. There was a time…

by Katy Kauffman @KatyKauffman28 I have a confession. I like to take pictures of my shoes. I don’t have a shoe fetish, just a travel one. When I go somewhere new, I like to take a picture of my feet on the unique paths I discover—cobblestone streets, mosaic sidewalks, bricked…

by Cindy Sproles @CindyDevoted I wanted this post to be relaxed and personal. The things I want to chat about are not craft-directed, but “author” personal. So, grab your cup of Joe, and let's talk reader care. As writers, we're told continually to build our platform, but we hear little…

By W. Terry Whalin @terrywhalin Because I’m involved in publishing, publishers and authors will send me books to review. As a literary agent or editor, writers will send email pitches or book proposals or manuscripts in the mail for consideration. If I am not consciously organizing this material, it does not…

by Lynn Blackburn @LYNNHBLACKBURN  I recently survived another deadline. I’m in the teens at this point. Was it the thirteenth? Fourteenth? I’ve lost track. Regardless, after this many deadlines, you might think that would mean I was prepared for the aftermath. You would be wrong. Even though I should have known…