Building Industry Relationships: How Christian Writers Find Success Through Community

Edie Here: This blog post will help writing Discover how Christian authors can build lasting industry relationships through conferences, associations, and God-led connections for writing success.

Building Industry Relationships: How Christian Writers Find Success Through Community

by Susan U. Neal @SusanNealYoga

Developing relationships with industry professionals is key to success as a Christian author. I know it has been for me. You never know how someone will inspire, encourage, or positively affect your career.

When God Says “Write”: Overcoming Fear and Finding Your Voice

From Edie: “If God has called you to write but fear keeps whispering ‘not you,’ this encouragement will remind you that obedience is the assignment—and God never wastes a willing pen.”

When God Says “Write,” Overcoming Fear and Finding Your Voice

by Kennita (Kay) Williams

If God has called you to write but fear keeps whispering ‘not you,’ this encouragement will remind you that obedience is the assignment—and God never wastes a willing pen.

I never imagined I’d call myself a writer.

A Writer’s Guide to Living Well: Surviving and Thriving in Brokenness

Edie here: Feeling weighed down by conflict, loss, or broken relationships? In this blog post, discover 5 practical tips for writers to stay creative, find resilience, and live well—even in life’s toughest seasons.

A Writer's Guide to Living Well: Surviving and Thriving in Brokenness

by Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes @KHutch0767

Writing is a lot like life—it’s full of conflict, action, and suspense. The difference is that in our novels, we control the plot twists. In real life, we don’t always get that privilege.

Often, the stress of broken family relationships, the ache of distance between you and a loved one, or the weight of loss presses in so hard you can’t see straight—let alone write straight. And yet, deadlines and obligations don’t stop to give you a breather.

I’ve been there. I’ve faced days when the personal hurt felt so heavy that sitting at my desk to string words together seemed impossible. But I’ve learned in the trenches that you can survive and even thrive during brokenness. The secret is to remember that your worth isn’t in what you produce, but in how you live.

How a Writer Can Turn Passive Newsletter Subscribers into a Thriving Community

by Kate Huff @KateOliviaHuff

Have you ever written a newsletter you feel really great about…only to hear crickets?

No replies. No clicks. Not even a “Loved this!” from that one aunt who always replies or a “Got your newsletter today” from your bestie? 

If you have, you know it’s frustrating. And you’re not alone. A lot of time and effort go into putting together a newsletter. If you’ve written one for a while, you may wonder why your readers aren’t engaging like they used to. If you’re new to the newsletter world, you may wonder why your readers aren’t engaging like you thought they would. 

From Agents to Zeugma: An A–Z Guide to Writing Words

by Tammy Karasek @TickledPinkTam

For many of us writers, this year has been, well—a little rough. I know of many struggling through health issues, losses of all kinds and various other reasons they may be unfocused or unable to write a lot during this time. I’ve talked to a few close writing friends of late, and see a recurring theme, myself included, and that would be the struggle to write. Life is pulling us all over and when the time comes to sit and write, words elude us. 

Online Scam Protection for Writers: How to Stay Safe and Protect Yourself in 2025

by Edie Melson @EdieMelson

Scams are a huge issue for everyone today. This is particularly important for writers because we do so much of our engagement with readers online. It seems everywhere we turn we are being notified about another breach or getting another possible scam message. But there are things we can do to say safe. Beyond keeping ourselves safe, being wise can protect others as well. 

How Carousels on Instagram Help Writers Increase Visibility & Connect with Readers

by Edie Melson @EdieMelson

We all want new—and easier—ways to connect with those who read what we write. For a long time, Instagram reels was the way to do that. But in the last year or so, there has been a glut of reels on Insta and even a little view fatigue. 

In recent interviews, the CEO of Instagram has shared how the platform is tweaking their algorithm to allow room for something old that’s new again—Carousels. 

Carousels on Instagram are the new hot thing and are enjoying a boost in the algorithm—when they’re done well. So today we’re going to break it all down and give you an updated look at best practices for Instagram Carousels.