Looking for an Agent: What To Know
About 15-plus years ago, God dropped a book concept on me as I drove to work. OK, Lord, I said, let’s do this! I signed up for my...
Continue ReadingWhen You Experience Doubt as a Writer
With worry in his eyes, my 4-year-old looked at me and cautiously asked, “Are you sure I can do it?” He had been practicing for weeks to get into the “zipper club” at school. This...
Continue ReadingThree Simple Ways To Make Money With a Blog
Rent, mortgages, groceries and utility bills are common household expenses. This mama doles out monthly money for all these expenses and then some. With three athletic and always-hungry sons, the monthly grocery bill sometimes eclipses the...
Continue ReadingFinding Space To Write When You Don’t Have Time
The distance to becoming an “author” seemed impossible when God first laid it on my heart. There’s the platform. And finding a publisher or self-publishing. Oh, and the time to write. And that is just...
Continue Reading5 Benefits to Joining a Writing Community
As a writer, we often find ourselves alone with our words. Yes, we may have the support of our family and friends; however, it can be difficult for them to understand the complete writing process. As...
Continue ReadingWriting Through Hard Things: Should My Work Be Shared With the World?
After over a year of writing and four months of working with an editor, I had finally completed my very first manuscript and was determined to get my labor of love into the world.
3 Tips To Reach More People on Instagram
I love seeing the various social media platforms available and how people utilize them to send their timely message out to the world. Each one has something that makes it special or appealing. For me, it’s...
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The World Needs You and Your Story
Friend, how do you feel as a writer when God guides you to share your story? Perhaps your first reaction is one of insecurity and comparison. Perhaps you doubt the world needs you and your story....
Continue ReadingThree Things You Can Do Today to Focus Your Writing
My mind was racing, but the cursor wasn’t moving. I had so many ideas but could produce so few words. My thoughts were scattered, and my sentences were disjointed. It seemed every time I tried to write, I did everything...
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