by Alycia Morales @AlyciaMorales Red ink. Harsh critiques. Rejections. Watching others pass us on their writing journey. These are all things we deal with as writers. The hard things. The tough things. The things that make us wonder if we chose the right career. If we should give up on…

by DiAnn Mills @diannmills Curious about what it’s like to live with a writer? This week I interviewed my husband for his perspective. I admit waiting for his answers caused my heart to head into overdrive. How honest would he be? Would I have to eliminate my husband in my…

by DiAnn Mills @diannmills Whenever I speak about the value of social media, writers groan, frown, and complain. Too many writers are not willing to get past the learning curve needed to develop their brand. My response is always that a writer’s life requires flexibility to learn craft, marketing, publishing,…

by Alycia W. Morales @AlyciaMorales Writing can be a tricky business, but there are many treats along the way ... if we're willing to seek them out. First, we must get into costume. It's time to put our thick skin on (I picture a rhino. Or maybe a dinosaur? Better…

by Sarah Van Diest @SarahVanDiest O how I love Your law! It is my meditation all the day. Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, For they are ever mine. I have more insight than all my teachers, For Your testimonies are my meditation. I understand more than the…

by Brad Bloom You know how this is goes. You’re right on the cusp of the holiday season. The end of the year is nigh (sort of KJV for near).  Then, it’s “Happy New Year,” and before you know it, you’ll be headed to the 2019 Blue Ridge Mountains Christian…