by Rhonda Rhea @RhondaRhea If you’re taking my blood pressure and you tell me to “breathe normally,” I hope you’ll understand when suddenly I can do anything but that. I could breathe normally until you told me to. It’s not rebellion. It’s more…psychosis, I guess. I might also subsequently be asking…

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Most writers think they can handle life’s challenges on their own. I’m not one of those, but I know who to turn to when I need self-help. The world offers lots of resources to “fix” us in the quest to produce quality writing. Want to sell…

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 Katy Kauffman @KatyKauffman28 He wants you to forget. Our spiritual enemy’s mission is to hurt God’s children and keep hearts blinded to the truth. He doesn’t want us to remember that a spiritual battle is in play at all times. We may grow weary with writing and rewriting, but…

By James Hannibal @jamesrhannibal “What you’re doing is not good,” Moses’s father-in-law said to him. “You will certainly wear out both yourself and these people who are with you, because the task is too heavy for you. You can’t do it alone.” Exodus 18:17-18 You can’t do it alone. As…

This year’s Mountainside Novelist Retreat faculty brings together bestselling authors, industry professionals, and creative experts who are ready to invest in your writing journey. Whether you’re polishing your manuscript, seeking guidance on publication, or building your author platform, these mentors will walk alongside you with wisdom and encouragement. Kara Swanson…