Find True Writing Success When You Focus on These 5 Things

by Edie Melson @EdieMelson

For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Matthew 6:21

One thing I’ve noticed is that we writers are way too hard on ourselves. We’re constantly comparing ourselves to each other, looking for affirmation through someone else’s opinion about our work and even our calling.

Genre-Specific Writing Tips for Sci-fi and Fantasy Writers

by Zena Dell Lowe @ZenaDellLowe

Whether you're crafting a sci-fi epic, a heartwarming romance, or a spine-tingling thriller, each genre has rules that must be adhered to if the writer hopes to shine. Understanding the nuances of your genre is crucial because it allows you to meet and exceed your readers' expectations. Today, let’s dive into genre-specific tips for writing sci-fi and fantasy.

How Editing in Layers Can Make Good Writing Great

by Lori Hatcher

In the 1970’s, inspired by a magazine spread she’d seen, my mother committed an atrocity. She painted my grandmother’s antique maple bedroom furniture white with gold trim. 

Let’s pause for a moment while I compose myself. The memory still hurts my heart.

Years later, I inherited the furniture and set about to restore it to its former beauty.

Dreams and Plans for Writers

by Henry McLaughlin @RiverBendSagas

2025 — A new year. 

A time to reassess and reflect. Did 2024 go the way we wanted? What do we do with this new year opening before us? What goals and resolutions do we set? What are our dreams and plans? How do we envision them happening in 2025?

We all have dreams, and we don’t want to give them up or compromise them. If we’ve been in relationship with God, he has dreams for us. They may be better than what we have in mind. In fact, they are better than anything we could think of. 

How Does a Writer Keep Up with Change?

by DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills

Changes in the publishing industry often send a streak of fear up a writer’s spine. We quiver at what is expected of us, and wonder if we can comply? Professional writers evaluate the publishing industry’s modifications and choose to accept or reject the change. Acceptance means adjusting, while ignoring might mean a writer’s publishing career is over.

Five Ways Writers Can Maintain Relevance

by Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes @KHutch0767

Staying updated on the continuously evolving writing landscape is essential for writers. With rapid advancements in technology and constant shifts in trends, it’s imperative to equip yourself with the tools and knowledge to remain relevant and effectively navigate the new challenges that arise. 

Purposeful Marketing for Writers & Authors

by Karen Whiting @KarenHWhiting

At the heart of purpose driven business is the desire for meaning in life. A a movement called the great resignation as few years ago happened as many people left their jobs due to lack of meaningful work.

At the heart of every book is the reason for writing it. Tapping into that purpose, and not the author's passion, draws readers because they are more interested in their own needs. Purpose puts the focus back on the reader as they discover books that give them meaning and match their dreams and hopes. As Christian authors there is always a purpose connected to faith and spiritual growth, and that's a good starting point in marketing.