by Maggie Wallem Rowe Why are you reading this piece right now? What draws you to a site established by Christian writers? Don’t most of us hope to become published authors?  Whether you’re an experienced, multi-published writer or just entering the industry, it’s important to periodically examine our motives for…

by Rhonda Rhea @RhondaRhea There’s a longstanding debate over which knock-knock joke is the best of all time. I would like to call it a knock-knock knock-down-drag-out, but I’m afraid you’d stop reading and I hate to lose readers in the first paragraph. We can’t argue that there are definitely knock-knock…

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills The art of helping other writers is a dual gift to the seasoned and serious writer. Both benefit from the enrichment. I’ve learned much from the beginning writer, and I hope I’ve passed on a few solid tips while growing into a better writer and child…

by Diane Holmes Many of you probably remember that old nursery rhyme, The Butcher, The Baker, and The Candlestick Maker. I remember the title, but that’s about all. Now I have three individuals who are very near and dear to me – The Butcher, The Plumber, and The Clock Fixer.…

by Shannon Thomas @AuthorShannonT I love a red pen. I love what it symbolizes. I love the power it possesses. As a writer, I'm also terrified of it, like many of us are. But I've learned that the red pen is a necessary tool that can often be approached with…

by Vincent Davis @vbdavisII All writers start at the same place: heads swimming with thousands of plot points and hearts swelling at the thought of reaching thousands. It’s nearly impossible to walk through a church, a college campus, or your workplace without running into someone who claims to have the…