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 …
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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 …
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 …
Keeping Our Tanks Overflowing
By Carrie Padgett, @CarriePadgett True confession: In the last month, I’ve spent more time watching Top Chef than reading my Bible. I need: When my group Bible study broke for …