- I haven’t had any meaningful conversations in a while.
- My updates seem to be going into a black hole because no one is noticing them.
- Life in general has gotten chaotic and it’s squeezing the life out of me.
- My numbers aren’t moving up, they’re sitting there like an old tire in a mud hole.
- It seems like everything I read on social media is rude, wrong, or just plain shallow.
Wednesday, March 31, 2021
What to do When a Writer is Weary of Social Media
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Mini Memoir Moment: Me—Ways to Write about Yourself
by Marcia Moston @MarciaMoston
I know “notorious badman” Sam Bass didn’t write his own “Wanted Dead or Alive” poster, but I couldn’t resist using the description of him with its surprising last sentence to make a point for this lesson. The fine print on the poster reads:
Monday, March 29, 2021
Why and How Writers Should Use Pinterest
by Edie Melson @EdieMelson
Sunday, March 28, 2021
Make Writing Your Ministry—Not Just a Career or a Hobby
Edie here. Guys I've got to tell you, we have the MOST amazing contributors here at The Write Conversation, and it just keeps getting better. Today I'm announcing our newest columnist, Dr. Craig Von Buseck. This man has had such an impact on my writing life! He has inspired me through classes I've taken from him and from the way he lives out what he teaches. I know you're going to be as blessed as I am. Give him a warm, TWC welcome (and check out his newest book, Victor! The Final Battle of Ulysses S. Grant - info at the end of the post).
Saturday, March 27, 2021
Creating Heroes: Ten Ways to Reveal the Heroic Qualities of Your Character in Story (Part 2)
by Zena Dell Lowe @ZenaDellLowe
Friday, March 26, 2021
In the Writing World, Are You a Moses or an Aaron?
By Lori Hatcher @LoriHatcher2
Thursday, March 25, 2021
For Writers, Effective Communication…
by Henry McLaughlin @RiverBendSagas
…Or not so effective communication.
Back in the 1960s, we had what’s called the Cuban Missile Crisis. The Russians placed missiles in Cuba, which could easily reach many cities in the United States. Our government could not tolerate such a threat and we demanded the Russians remove the weapons. The situation escalated to where war appeared imminent. Russian Premier Khrushchev sent President Kennedy a letter saying his country would comply. A short time later, Khrushchev sent another letter saying the exact opposite and almost dared us to come take his missiles.
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
The Most Valuable Writing Advice I’ve Ever Received
by DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills
Writers develop their expertise over time and by penning millions of words—some of those words are outstanding and appear on the printed or digital page. Others face rejection either by us or another professional. But along the way, we read and hear writing advice meant to help us enhance our craft.
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
6 Ways to Hone Your Writing, Develop Resilience, and Build Your Platform at the Same Time
by Sue Schlesman @SueSchlesman
As writers, we’re multi-taskers.
I’m not talking about our ability to make dinner, proof kids’ homework, and write a new chapter simultaneously, although we’ve probably all done that. I’m referring to the honed ability to persevere, get feedback, and recover from that feedback without hiding for a year while I half-heartedly tweak a manuscript I no longer believe I can finish.
Monday, March 22, 2021
4 Tips To Add Conflict to Your Story
by Ane Mulligan @AneMulligan
Saturday, March 20, 2021
A Writer Looks at Lent
by Emme Gannon @GannonEmme
As this posts we’re a little over four weeks into Lent—a penitential time in the Church year where Christians examine their lives and set aside time to reflect more fully on those sins and bad habits that often beset us.
During Lent, believers prepare their hearts for Easter through prayer, repentance, and self-denial, so that we can more fully hear the voice of God. These acts of contrition do not and cannot earn us points with God for Jesus already paid the price for our sins when He gave His life for us on the cross and God raised Him from the dead to forever make intercession for us. The work was fully done for those of us who believe. We are His through grace, God’s unmerited favor.
Friday, March 19, 2021
All Because I Went to a Writers Conference - The Value of Investing in Your Writing Career
by Crystal Bowman
The year was 2006, and I had been in the publishing world for ten years. I was writing for two major publishing houses, had thirty-five children’s books published with five bestselling titles. Though I had a pretty strong resume, I felt like my writing life was at a standstill with no contracts on the horizon. I had heard about writers conference but had never attended one, and the more I learned about writing, the more I knew there was more to learn (like not using a word three times in one sentence.)
Thursday, March 18, 2021
How Writers Use Instagram with Linktr.ee
Excerpt from Social Media for Today's Writer, Bold Vision Books
Since 2017, Instagram has continued to be one of the fasted growing social media networks. The users aren’t just growing in numbers, but the range of users is expanding, making it valuable for all ages and demographics. With the creation of Stories within the app, it has multiple applications for brands as well as individuals who want to be social.
So how do writers use Instagram effectively? I’m so glad you asked!
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
The Writer’s Prayer Guide
by Katy Kauffman @KatyKauffman28
“Father, please help me as I write today.”
“Father, I’m stuck. Where do I go from here?”
“Father, thank You for that line. That’s exactly what I needed to say.”
Before I write any blog post or article, when I get stuck, when I need inspiration, and when I have a breakthrough—I pray. How often do you pray when you write?
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
When You Wonder If Your Writing Even Matters…
by Lucinda Secrest McDowell @LucindaSMcDowel
Monday, March 15, 2021
Learn to Promote Your Book & Your Brand from the 2020 CAN Crown Marketing Award Winners
by Karen Whiting @KarenHWhiting
Sunday, March 14, 2021
When God Surprises
by Martin Wiles @LinesFromGod
Saturday, March 13, 2021
Choosing to Strengthen Your Writing Dream with Prayer
by Beth K. Vogt @BethVogt
Thursday, March 11, 2021
Write What You Know, But Learn As You Go
by Julie Lavender @JLavenderWrites
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
How to Become a Writing Conference Faculty Member
by Cindy Sproles @CindyDevoted
Monday, March 8, 2021
March Speaking Tips for Authors
by Yvonne Ortega @YvonneOrtega1
Sunday, March 7, 2021
The Power of Lament in a Writer’s Life
by Audrey Frank @AudreyCFrank
Inspired by Psalm 40
I waited patiently for the Lord
to open a door for my manuscript
He turned to me and heard my cry;
he brought me up out of the slush pile,
out of the miry clay of anonymity.
Saturday, March 6, 2021
How to Apply SEO to Your Blog – One Blogger’s Process
by Edie Melson @EdieMelson
Friday, March 5, 2021
The Dangers of Comparing Yourself to Other Writers
by A.C. Williams @ACW_Author
Thursday, March 4, 2021
How I Write a Novel
by Lynn H. Blackburn @LynnHBlackburn
I just turned in what will be, Lord willing, my seventh published novel. I’ve come to realize that despite my best intentions, the process always looks something like this . . .
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Mind-mapping: Using the Way We Think to Create Story
I'm going to make an assumption here. You are probably very similar to the other 7.674 billion +/- people in the world. So you probably also think like everybody else. Not the same thoughts or in the same language or with the same result, but in the same way.
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Discover the Take-Home Value of Your Writing
by PeggySue Wells @PeggySueWells
Monday, March 1, 2021
How to Prevent Paper-Cut Words
By Kristen Hogrefe Parnell @khogrefeparnell