Ten D’s of Time Management for Writers
© 2016 Jeanette Levellie Delight yourself in the Lord Put God first and He will collaborate with you to help you meet your goals. Give Him the first portion of…
Humor from GOZ
© 2016 Jeanie Jacobson Many writers experience a middle-of-the-night phenomenon. Sleep deprivation kicks in and transports them to the land of GOZ, the Giggly Overtired Zone. This becomes especially prevalent…
The Long Road
© 2016 Ane Mulligan If I had known it would take almost twelve years to reach my goal of being published, I’m not sure I would have started. Except I…
Raise Your Book Above the Crowd
© 2015 Sharyn Kopf You’re probably better off if you just don’t think about how many people you compete against when it comes to marketing your novel. We live in…
Be Prepared for Inspiration at Writers Conferences
© 2015 Carol Goodman Heizer While attending conferences, your mind is already focused on your craft, so always carry paper and pen with you. That way when inspiration strikes, you…
How to Become a Publisher’s Dream Author
© 2015 Tracy Ruckman As a book publisher and editor, nothing makes me happier than discovering writers who take their careers seriously. Most days, I love my job, but occasionally…
Listening to the Music in Words
© 2015 Lora Homan Zill An intuitive “feel” for the music in language makes us human. The sounds of words form the background hum of our lives and can also…
Solving the Personal Branding Mystery
© 2015 Lisa Greer When I think of this, I think of you. That concept is the essence of personal branding. This current catch phrase in the business world leaves…
Writing for the Ages
© 2015 Vonda Skelton My writing life began as a first grader the day a fully fleshed-out poem magically appeared in bold, drunken letters on my lined school paper. The accompanying illustration completed the masterpiece.…
Build a Mission Statement
© 2015 Kat Crawford This weekend I grabbed my coffee and studied mission statements. I wanted to share a concise reason for my giving “Capsules of Hope" Caregiver Seminars. Writing…