By Cara Putman, @cara_putman As writers, it can be easy to get tunnel vision. We are so focused on our writing that it can be hard to see strategic opportunities …
Three Ways to Cut Rambling From Your Novel
by Christina Miller, @CLMillerbooks I believe rambling is a major cause of manuscript rejections. When I sensed the Lord leading me to write an article about rambling in novels, I …
Advantages of Critique Groups
By Dana R. Lynn, @DanaRLynn I submitted my first book to an editor in 2013 through the So You Think You Can Write contest by Harlequin. I freely admit I …
Three Tips for Improving Your Author Newsletter
by Beth K. Vogt, @bethvogt When you’re designing your author newsletter think three Ts: TEMPLATE We’re told to be all about brand, so consider how you’re presenting yourself on your website …
Abandon Hopefully All Ye Who Enter Here
By Suzy Taylor Oakley, @oakleysuzyt One of the first things I noticed when I entered the newsroom at my college paper was a sign taped to the wall near our …