5 Pet Peeves from a Professional Proofreader
5 Pet Peeves from a Professional Proofreader, by Shelby Swing Merriam Webster defines pet peeve as “a frequent subject of…
Category: Writing
Dear Mom Who Writes
Dear Mom Who Writes, by Amanda Bacon Dear Mom Who Writes, I started writing on my first blog in 2006…
Don’t Let Details Distract You From Indebtedness
Don’t Let Details Distract You From Indebtedness In 1973, based on the popular comic strip Peanuts, the first Charlie Brown…
Fear Has No Authority in Your Calling to Write
Fear Has No Authority in Your Calling to Write, by Brenda Bradford Ottinger Do you ever feel like your call…
Writing When You’re Suffering
Writing When You’re Suffering, by Marissa Henley When I approach a writing task, I mentally sort it into one of…
The Power of a Critique Group
The Power of a Critique Group, by Glynnis Whitwer Shortly after God called me to write a book, I moved…
7 Things No One Told Me Before Traditionally Publishing
My first book was written on a dare, self-published. So, I was somewhat naïve (ok, downright gullible and a newb)…
CHALLENGE WINNER: Advice to My Pre-published Self
In May, COMPEL Training challenged our members to submit a compelling blog post that encourages and equips other writers with…
Writing Inspiring Articles
One of the most popular types of articles is the inspirational article. Think Guideposts. Chicken Soup for the Soul. Church…
4 Common Grammar Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Even the most proficient writers need a grammar refresher every once in a while! As the staff proofreader at Proverbs…