by Rhonda Rhea @RhondaRhea I’ve always thought playing Tetris makes a person a better dishwasher loader. Tetris and probably Jenga. I really should’ve played more games. I’m hoping at least Wordle has upped my dish-loading game. Figuring out how to fit that giant spatula in without giving up prime, top-rack coffee…

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Starting 2026 with expectations says THIS IS THE 50TH YEAR THE BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS CHRISTIAN WRITERS CONFERENCE has served writers. The blessings of God have helped the thousands who have gained writerly confidence, growth, and the meaning of God in our lives. What an incredible birthday…

by Blythe Daniel @BlytheDaniel Over the years I’ve gone to a fair share of conferences. Church conferences, writers conferences, creatives’ conferences. Many of them have had some type of message about “focus on your why.” I understand that this is a popular thing to do – to have people look…

by Heather Kreke @HKreke It's that time of year again. When we all start thinking of what we hope to accomplish next year. Setting goals is something we should all do. Goals help us to focus on what matters and can provide a clearer path to getting there. Today, we're…

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 Katy Kauffman @KatyKauffman28 If you write nonfiction, are you ready to expand your reach by trying similar genres to what you’re writing now? If you write fiction, are you ready to use your fiction skills in the nonfiction world? Finding your niche in the writing world is like discovering…