by Cindy Sproles, @CindyDevoted   Conferences are wonderful. There's no other way to explain the benefits other than saying you must attend. Attending a conference allows the writer, whether new or seasoned, to interact with their peers, network with editors and publishers, and sharpen their writing skills. The goal is to…

By Sarah Van Diest, @SarahVanDiest I feel incomplete at times without my pen and paper, without my white mirror. As if walking away from it I forget what I look like. Returning to my writing after a time of being away feels like coming home. The reality words on the…

A word from Karen Porter,   I want to personally coach you! In our Speakers Lab Continuing Class, we will work together: To build your presentation. To add stories, humor, and power To be your best on stage And as a bonus, we will learn how to market your speaking…

By Cherrilynn Bisbano, @bisbanowrites   It’s been two weeks since your agent sent your proposal to publishers. You’re pulling your hair out as you watch your email —nothing. Your stomach is in knots, “What if they hate my book?” “Did I correct all the typo’s?” “Did my agent send it…

By Holland Webb, @WebbHollandLyle   Once upon a time a man named Writer lived in the Valley of Unpublished with his wife and 14 hungry children. One spring morning, a herald arrived in the valley with a message. "Flee this valley! It is soon to be destroyed." "Where shall we go?"…

by Lynn H Blackburn @LynnHBlackburn   I’d like to tell you a little story . . . I promise it’s relevant . . . Over the past few months, my family has had an unprecedented amount of illness and minor injuries combined with insanely hectic schedules. So much so that I’ve…