By Liz Bradford, @LBradfordwrites “Nope. I don’t want to write that. No way.” Those were the words that exited my mouth as I talked to God about a new novel …
Putting Our Story on Trial
by Mary A. Felkins, @MaryAFelkins Each week, my craft partner and I spend upwards of three hours talking story and the meaty stuff of crafting a novel. That is, after personal and …
Preparing for the 2nd Quarter of 2023
By Jennifer Heeren, @HeerenJennifer I didn’t live up to my writing goals from January. I’m not where I wanted to be by the end of the first quarter of 2023. …
Nothing New Under the Sun
by Peter Leavell, @PeterLeavell Dudes complaining about women’s fiction—’Inspirational Romance is sooooo formulaic’ *as he watches Fast and Furious 8, 9, and 10. All writing is formulaic. Tolkien cheated. Lord …
After a Book Is Published, What’s Next?
by Delores Topliff, @DeloresTopliff Authors work hard. We may follow a mentor, find a critique partner, and join a group. Study the craft, although there’s always more to learn. Enter contests …




