By Mollie Joy Rushmeyer, @mollierushmeyer As writers, we often hear “write what you know”—although we might choose not to. Maybe we want to explore a topic, a career, a period …
Chart It!—How to Use a Character Chart
Sarah Sundin, @sarahsundin What color were her eyes again? How long has he had this job? When did she break her arm, and is she out of her cast yet? When …
One Simple Hack to Defeat Procrastination
by Andrea Christenson, @AndreaC_Author Procrastination is a disease many of us are afflicted with every day. Or, maybe it doesn’t bother us because we can worry about it later… I …
Faith, Focus, and Fortitude – Fostering Spiritual Growth in the Grind
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 …
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 …