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…

by Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes @khutch0767 As authors, one of our biggest challenges isn’t always the blank page—it’s comparison. The urge to judge ourselves by book sales, publishing opportunities, or the visibility of others can gradually drain our joy and silence our unique voice. I’ve experienced this firsthand. There was a time…

By Darlene L. Turner @darlenelturner 5-star? 4-star? 1-star? Most authors cringe over reviews. Should we read them? Or…should we even be writing book reviews? This is a question I ask myself quite often. Why? Because writing book reviews take time. As we all know, time is something we writers cherish. In…