by Rhonda Rhea @RhondaRhea How many batteries does it take to power the average American post-Christmas playtime? If I were to make a joke out of that question, it would probably include a clever play on words—maybe something about lithium ion versus lead oxide. No doubt we’d all get a big…

By Leilani Squires I was proudly showing off my new website to my mentor and explaining all the services I was going to offer writers and organizations. I excitedly described the development editing, manuscript assessment, ghostwriting, and more, but then grumbled and winced my way through proofing. And that’s when…

Wishing you and your family a happy and healthy New Year, full of writing and blessings.   From all of us at the BRMCWC!

by Lucinda Secrest McDowell @LucindaSMcDowel “Is this the author Lucinda Secrest McDowell?” came the lovely southern voice at the other end of the phone. I had been tempted not to answer. In my daily ritual of decompressing after a busy day at high school, I was sitting on the porch,…

By James Hannibal @jamesrhannibal “If you love me, you will keep my commands.” John 14:15 (CSB) There are many opinions within the Christian writing community regarding our job and the depth of our responsibility as Christian writers. Make no mistake. Scripture is clear on this topic.  “If you love me,…

by Cindy K. Sproles @CindyDevoted Editing is difficult. Especially when you’ve worked hard to pen the perfect words. It’s tough to look at a scene or a paragraph and come to the realization that it needs to go. I’ve found this is especially difficult for new writers. Once they get…