A Disciplined Draft-by-Draft Process
A quote pinned to the bulletin board in front of my desk reminds me that writing is a process.…
The Story I Never Should Have Told
Recently, I spoke to a women’s Bible study and opened with this story. I spent five summers lifeguarding back when…
5 Ways You Know You Are Called To Write
As I typed the words on the paper, mixed emotions filled my mind. Were my words worth it? Did they…
Perfectionism, a Beginner’s Plight
In high school I enrolled in many art classes, and as a natural procrastinator, I was often behind on projects.…
Who Told You That?
This is your moment. You’ve finally mustered the courage to climb out of “creative hiding.” You’ve carved out a sliver…
How To Give and Receive Constructive Criticism, by Shirley Jackson
How do you feel about constructive criticism? For years I’ve experienced a love-hate relationship with it. Whether solicited or uninvited,…
How Your Writing Heroes Can Become Your Writing Teachers in Five Seconds or Less
Today’s blog post comes from Book Proposal Boot Camp member and writer Taylor Murray. _____________________________________ I read my first novel by…
Practicing Vulnerability in Your Writing
Today’s blog post comes from Book Proposal Boot Camp member and writer Alison Brehme. _____________________________________ Have you ever had writer’s block…
Where do words come from?
Today’s blog post comes from Book Proposal Boot Camp member and writer Kelly Tuten. _____________________________________ “A good man brings good…
The Year of All Years to Finally Write A Book: 2021 is Your Year!
At COMPEL Training, we understand the disappointments of delayed dreams and crushing disappointments that many of us felt during 2020,…
