by Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes, Ed.D. @khutch0767 As Christian writers, we often encounter moments of self-doubt and insecurity. There have been times when I've questioned whether my voice truly mattered or if my words could inspire change. However, I've come to understand that our perceived limitations do not define us—our aspirations can triumph…

by DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills The Blue Ridge Conference is fast approaching, and writers are polishing their manuscripts and proposals One of the conference highlights is the ability for the writer to schedule two face-to-face appointments with an agent, editor, or professional writer. We want that event to be a positive…

by Ane Mulligan  @AneMulligan The back cover copy is usually what sells a book, along with a killer first line. While deciding how I wanted to write this, I surfed the web to gather a little fodder for the post, see what others are saying. Do you know over 90%…

by Cherrilynn Bisbano @bisbanowrites Fluff was my favorite sandwich as a child. The ooey-gooey marshmallow mixed with the high-protein spread made for a delicious combination.  My mom packed them for long-distance trips or as a snack on the beach. They tasted best at the beach—so warm and sweet. I could…

by A.C. Williams @ACW_Author Do you use formulas in your writing projects? No, it’s not a trick question. The idea of formulaic writing might concern some people, especially because the industry-wide demand for originality, but we need to understand an important truth about storytelling: There are no new stories. Sorry…

by Julie Zine Coleman @JulieZColeman Where do you get inspiration to write a devotional article? Many things can spark ideas. They can come from our study of Scripture, quotes from other authors, or prayer. But I would guess that most of us get much of our inspiration from personal experiences.…