By Julie Lavender @JLavenderWrites  I’ve heard the terms “plotter” and “pantser” in relation to fiction writing, but I wondered if the concepts held the same meaning for non-fiction writers. If you’re unfamiliar with these terms, here’s a brief explanation. Plotter A writer who outlines their plot before writing. The outline…

By Larry Leech @LarryJLeechII Just Do It. Three of the most powerful brand words ever used in advertising. Those words made famous by a world-renowned apparel and sports equipment company has motivated millions of people to get off their butts and take action, whatever “it” might be. [tweet_box design="default" float="none"…

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 Cindy Sproles @CindyDevoted I have received more emails in the last three months from writers who feel they are at the lowest point in their writing career. They feel like they’ve made a mistake choosing writing as a career. I’ve been there, and I fully understand this “spot.” In…

By Cindy Carraway Williams ‘Twas the day before a manuscript due, when all through the house, Mom and kids were stirring, our cat chased a mouse. I gripped my coffee mug with care, In hopes that I could settle into that office chair. My husband warm and cozy snoring in…

By W. Terry Whalin @terrywhalin While there are many different ways and places to sell your book, I rarely see articles about how to get your book into libraries. In this article I want to give you some ideas and resources for your books.  If you are counting on your publisher…