by Ane Mulligan  @AneMulligan Congratulations! You finished your manuscript. That's so exciting! At the conference you went to, an agent (or editor) you pitched asked to see the full manuscript. When you got home, you polished it and sent it off. Now what? How do you do pass the time,…

by Lynn Blackburn @LynnHBlackburn  I kind of am. I’m not to the point that I would claim to know and understand all the variants of all the different types out there, but I may get a little bit too excited when I read a description and have that “Oh, my word!…

Calling all authors, aspiring authors, writers, and fans of those who write. That's all of us, right? We are looking for a team of influencers to help spread the word about the Mountainside Novelist Retreat! This team will be similar to a book launch, but will be promoting the retreat…

By W. Terry Whalin @terrywhalin The skill of writing can go in hundreds of directions. In this article, I’ve compiled a partial list of some of the possibilities you may attempt. Each of us has different gifts and abilities. Your talents may shine in devotional writing while mine lie in nonfiction.…

By Alycia Morales @AlyciaMorales Everyone talks about the importance of a critique group and how wonderful it is for improving your writing and getting feedback. That is solid advice, but there’s something else I’d like you to consider: [tweet_box design="default" float="none" inject="#writing #writerslife"]10 Reasons You Need Friends Who Write -…

by Katy Kauffman @KatyKauffman28 My heart was happy, and I wondered what was next. After twelve years of difficult spiritual battles, I pondered an exquisite sliver of peace that I felt in my heart. It had eluded me for a while—this level of peace. The next day, an old battle…