By Cara Putman, @cara_putman If you want to be a writer there are a few things you need to do. One is obvious: you must write. Others may not be …
Three Tips to Get Through Your First Edits
By Jill Williamson, @jillwilliamson Getting edits on your first novel can be a daunting experience. I’ll be honest. I cried. (Though, to be fair, I also cry at touching commercials …
Deadline Do’s and Don’ts
by Angela Ruth Strong, @AngelaRStrong It’s a widespread joke that writers procrastinate until the final moment, then we do all the work while crying. That was my June. Funny, not …
Stepping Out: Connecting With Like-Minded People
By Lisa Phillips, @LisaPhillipsbks The other day I posted on Instagram that I’m learning Pro-Presenter in our new church building so that I can help out running slides for worship …
Happy Fourth of July
by Patricia Bradley, @PTBradley1 Today we celebrate the 247th birthday of the United States. For many of us we will celebrate with our families as we think about the freedoms we …




