By Larry Leech @LarryJLeechII Steve Martin, that wild and crazy guy, back in the 1970s uttered some famous words on an album (yeah, those things made out of vinyl) that I have never forgotten: “Punt on first down.” Those who understand football know that is just plain old crazy talk.…

by Katy Kauffman @KatyKauffman28 Insight matters. The right wording matters. God’s investment matters most of all. Would you remember the following line from a Bible study? I’m not sure I would. “Don’t let old temptations bother you.” That’s nice but easier said than done. Or would you remember this: “Slay…

by @LynetteEason  What is an Elevator Pitch? An elevator pitch is a spoken snapshot of your novel. A summary that is clear enough to understand in seconds, specific enough to feel market-ready, and intriguing enough to earn the interest of the person on the other side of it. For an…

by Cindy Sproles @CindyDevoted I recently attended a writers' conference where I spent some time with a published author I greatly admire. His writing is superb, marketing is amazing, and his coaching is extremely strong. So, when he came to me asking about strengthening his description, it set my mind…

By Tammy Karasek @tickledpinktam We are in full swing for writing conference season 2026. Maybe you have attended one or two already yourself. Writing conferences can be online on in-person—my favorite as an extrovert. For many of us, the option to meet in person with other writers in real life…

by Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes, Ed.D. @khutch0767 Let’s talk about the email. You know the one. The subject line looks hopeful. Your heart beats a little faster. You whisper a quick prayer before opening it. And then you read the words every traditional author eventually sees: “Thank you for the opportunity to review…