By Debb Hackett @debb_hackett Happy 2026 everyone, Debb here. Everywhere I look, people are disagreeing about something. In the arts, be they culinary, visual, musical, performance based or writing, we have guidelines that are sort of universal, (show don’t tell, don’t serve raw poultry etc.), but there’s also a lot…

By Debb Hackett @debb_hackett Did I really just suggest the impossible? Even as I sit to blog about imposter syndrome, I’m second guessing my qualification to do so. Oh, the irony. I’ve been through a tough season and have struggled to come out swinging, which is my usual default after…

By Debb Hackett @debb_hackett Contests are a big deal. Aren’t they? I’ve crashed and burned, semi-finaled, finaled, and won in four different events. Truthfully, winning was way more fun than bombing. But was it more useful? Statistically, there is a tiny chance of entering a contest and winning, so why…

By Debb Hackett @debb_hackett Writing a book can take a village. This calling isn’t easy. It isn’t fast. And it can be a lonely path. Even most introverted writers come alive when talking about the craft. We are designed that way. Throughout scripture we see how the Lord made us…

By Debb Hackett @debb_hackett Whether you’ve recently returned from a conference or are excitedly planning your next trip, how you respond post-event is vital to building strong connections and maximizing the networking you did while in attendance. Invitations to submit These are the golden tickets, and why a lot of…

By Debb Hackett @debb_hackett We’re in contest season and it’s always proposal and submission season. But not everyone wins or gets offered a contract. Disappointment is as much a part of writing, as breathing. Therefore, managing your actions and feelings when you’re not successful is crucial. Over the years I’ve…