By Kate Angelo, @thekateangelo When people ask me what it’s like to be a writer, I like to reply with a punchline from a popular comedian, “Imagine you’re drowning. And …
Easy Steps to Plan a Writers Retreat
by Alena Wendall, @alenawendall As we all know, writing can be a solitary event, but it doesn’t have to be. Most writers are introverts. However, whenever I’ve stretched myself to attend a …
Your Story Matters
by Angela Ruth Strong, @AngelaRStrong Years back, I was writing a piece for a local magazine on Christian ministries for 20-somethings. I scheduled interviews with various leaders, but there’s one …
Pro Editor Tips and Tricks
by Christina Miller, @CLMillerbooks Editing is hard, but Microsoft Word functions can make it easier. Here are some Word functions for authors to use as we edit. Problem: My ms …
Managing Your Deadlines
by Jennifer Chastain, @JenniferCwrites The deadline for your first (or last) round of edits is looming and the task seems insurmountable. Your editor has made copious notes and it looks …




