Finding Your Tribe
© 2026 Deryn van der Tang I joined my first writers’ group nearly twenty years ago, a children’s writing circle in Cape Town, South Africa. I had no idea how…
Hope Through Writing
“I hope you know you’ll never be a writer.” It’s been decades, but those words from my high school English teacher deterred me from God’s calling. The words still echo…
Hemingway’s Iceberg Theory Enriches Fantasy Writing
© 2026 Beth Alvarez In Death in the Afternoon, Ernest Hemingway explored a writer's search for meaning and the nature of life. While the book is a nonfiction piece about…
Should You Write Your Story?
© 2026 Carolyn Wiley People have told you, “You should write your story!” Maybe you’ve even considered it. You picture your life unfolding across pages, fascinating readers for generations—and perhaps…
3 Tips for Writing with Humor
© 2025 Glenda Ferguson Even if you're not a stand-up comic or don’t possess the natural gift of wit, you can write with humor. Think of the process as if…
3 Steps to Stretch Writing Content for Podcast Interviews
© 2025 Linda Goldfarb Many authors make a common mistake when pitching podcast interviews—they focus too narrowly on their book. You're not just the author of one manuscript; you're an…
The Syndrome Writers Seek to Hide
© 2025 Susan Fink My faith prompts me to be honest even if it means personal embarrassment. When it comes to writing, I repeatedly experience a specific syndrome. Only my…
Three Steps to Supplementing Your Writing Income
© 2025 Alycia Morales Oftentimes writers are taught that we need a side hustle in order to truly earn an income. Writing doesn’t always keep the lights on and food…
A Word to Christian Creatives Battling Depression
© 2025 Sara Turnquist Some of the brightest, most creative writers in history have fought deep internal battles. And many writers today do as well. In fact, a study found…
Read All About It! Breaking into Newspaper Writing
© 2025 Beth Gooch Ever wonder who writes the articles for your local newspaper? Writers just like you. Newspapers often welcome contributions from freelancers. Most newspapers across the country are…