Why Every Writer Needs a Critique Group (and the Six Relationships That Shape Your Career)

From Edie: Discover why critique groups matter and explore the six essential relationships that help writers grow, stay encouraged, and build a successful writing career.

Why Every Writer Needs a Critique Group (and the Six Relationships That Shape Your Career)

by Edie Melson @EdieMelson

I field a lot of questions about the value of having a critique group or critique partner. And the honest answer is this: there are as many opinions as there are writers. But there’s one truth that shows up again and again.

Very few writers are able to produce publishable work in a vacuum.

Personally, I wouldn’t be where I am today if it weren’t for the critique groups and writing partners who nurtured me along the way.

How to Repurpose Your Nonfiction Book into Speaking, Courses, and a Stronger Platform

From Edie: Learn how to repurpose your nonfiction book into speaking topics, courses, and other opportunities that expand your platform and multiply your impact.

How to Repurpose Your Nonfiction Book into Speaking, Courses, and a Stronger Platform

by Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes @KHutch0767

In the early years of my writing life, I believed every new opportunity required brand-new material. New talk? Start from scratch. New article? Reinvent the wheel. New workshop? Stay up all night creating something “fresh.”

It was exhausting and unnecessary.

Five Ways Christian Communicators Can Speak and Write with Kindness

From Edie: Discover five practical, biblical ways Christian writers and speakers can communicate with kindness, speak the truth in love, and let their words reflect the heart of Christ.

Five Ways Christian Communicators Can Speak and Write with Kindness

by Kennita (Kay) Williams

In a world that moves fast and speaks loudly, love can sometimes feel quiet, almost overlooked. Yet Scripture reminds us that love is not weakness, it is power under control. For writers, speakers, and Christian communicators, love is not just something we feel; it is something we intentionally carry into every word we release.

A Writing Workout: 8 Exercises to Keep Your Writing Life Strong

From Edie: Discover eight practical exercises that help writers stay spiritually, creatively, and emotionally strong while building a healthy, consistent, and sustainable writing life.

A Writing Workout: 8 Exercises to Keep Your Writing Life Strong

By Edie Melson @EdieMelson

We all understand the importance of staying in shape. We talk about exercise, good habits, and building strength for the long haul. But what about our writing life?

Today I want to share a simple workout routine designed to help you keep your writing life in shape. While physical conditioning matters, our spiritual, emotional, and creative health is just as important.

Email List Segmentation for Authors: How to Reach Readers and Increase Sales

From Edie: Email list segmentation helps authors improve deliverability, reach the right readers, and boost book sales. Learn a simple, practical system you can start today.

Email List Segmentation for Authors: How to Reach Readers and Increase Sales

by Kate Huff @KateOliviaHuff

"Grow your email list." No matter what stage of your writing career you're in, you've probably heard these words. Odds are, you've heard them more than once.

But the reality is that a large list doesn't automatically equal more book sales. A healthy, organized list does!

If you're sending the exact same email to everyone, including people who haven't opened a message from you in two years, you could actually be hurting your ability to reach the readers who do want your books. And thanks to recent changes from major email providers like Gmail and Yahoo, this isn't something to put off for "someday." It's a right-now issue.

Overcoming Self-Doubt as a Christian Writer

From Edie: Struggling with self-doubt in your writing? Discover faith-filled encouragement and practical reminders to help Christian writers trust God’s calling and move forward with confidence.

Overcoming Self-Doubt as a Christian Writer

by Tammy Karasek @TickledPinkTam

I’m not sure what frame of mind you’re in regarding your writing as we begin this year, but I know many writers around me are struggling with the good enoughs. I know, that’s not a real word—but it sure is a real issue. I’ve heard too many times lately—I’m not good enough, I don’t know if I should be writing or who do I think I am calling myself a writer? I’m not excluding myself from this problem, either. Those words have flashed through my mind off and on over the last few months. Far too often.

How Writers Can Turn Failure into Success: A Simple Recipe

From Edie: Writing setbacks happen to every author. Discover a simple, encouraging recipe for revising, persevering, and turning writing failure into success.

How Writers Can Turn Failure into Success: A Simple Recipe

by Beth K. Vogt @BethVogt

A few weekends ago, I made gluten free orange cranberry scones.

“Beth,” you say with a sigh, “what does baking scones have to do with writing?”