Novelists Unwind
Novelists Unwind Interviews Becky St. Amant and Bryan Litfin
Betsy St. Amant, the author of more than fifteen inspirational romances, shares the inspiration behind her latest novel, The Key…
November 26, 2020-
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Writer EncouragementEarthlings Are Watching
You need to write, but you don’t feel like it. You have nothing to say, nowhere to start. You…
November 11, 2020 -
The Intentional WriterDo You Understand Copyrights?
As writers, we are concerned about protecting our work from theft or misuse. That is why we should have…
November 8, 2020 -
A Lighter Look at the Writer's LifeJournaling, Journaling Through the Year
Happy Journalversary to me! Yes, I made up a word, but, as I write this post, it’s a very…
November 6, 2020 -
Embrace the WaitSurvival Tips for the Waiting Part of Writing Tip #21 – In All Things Give Thanks
When my kids were young we used to play a mandatory game. Whenever one of them was grumpy or…
November 5, 2020 -
Devotions for WritersThe Dastardly D of Distraction
The squirrel ran across the patio steps. The phone rang. The dishwasher beeped. How can you focus on words…
November 3, 2020 -
Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)Break Through the Fog
Recently I heard an update about the long-term effects of those who have survived Covid-19. Not only can the…
October 29, 2020 -
Novelists Unwind
Novelists Unwind Interviews Amanda Cox & Joanna Davidson Politano
Amanda Cox recently released her debut novel. The Edge of Belonging, which takes place in both the 1990s and…
October 26, 2020 -
Writing MentorsInterview with A Mentor: Linda S. Glaz
Why do you write? I can’t imagine a life NOT writing. OR it’s those nasty voices in my head…
October 12, 2020 -
Writer Encouragement
Lessons from Bart
For years, I taught full-time, but it never quite satisfied my longing to create—to put into practice what I…
October 11, 2020 -
The Intentional Writer
Lead Magnets 101:A Useful Tool for Growing Your Audience
What is a lead magnet? A lead magnet is a marketing term for a free item or service that is given…
October 8, 2020 -
A Lighter Look at the Writer's Life
Write What You Know
They say to write what you know. Have you ever wondered who they are? I think they are the…
October 6, 2020 -
Embrace the Wait
Survival Tips for the Waiting Part of Writing Tip #20 – Remember Who is in Control
During this season of uncertainty, life can often feel as if it is spiraling out of control. We can’t…
October 5, 2020 -
Devotions for Writers
Oversize Armor
“Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” 1 Samuel 16:7 (NIV) The Israelites…
October 3, 2020 -
Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
The Burnout
Last month I was ready to go on a road trip, shut down my devices, and just vegetate for…
September 29, 2020 -
Novelists Unwind
Novelists Unwind Interviews with Liz Johnson & Jane Kirkpatrick
Liz Johnson shares the story behind the story of A Dazzle of Diamonds, the latest novel in her popular…
September 26, 2020 -
Writer Encouragement
Top Five Books to Encourage Writers
Expect rejection, and don’t take it personally. Just keep writing. God is in control. This is my mantra. Most…
September 11, 2020 -
The Intentional Writer
Boost Creativity by Increasing Diversity
Do you want to take your creativity and problem-solving abilities to a new level? Diversify your inputs. Increasing the…
September 8, 2020 -
A Lighter Look at the Writer's Life
Bam! Pow! Zap! Batman and Clever Writing
During my senior year of college, I took a class called “Psychology of Advertising,” taught by a first-time adjunct…
September 6, 2020 -
Embrace the Wait
Survival Tips for the Waiting Part of Writing Tip #19 – Remain teachable
My dear Mother-In-Law is ninety years old, but she’s not like any senior citizen you’ve ever met. Power suits,…
September 5, 2020 -
Devotions for Writers
When Words Mean Life or Death
“The king’s scribes were called… and it was written… to every province according to its script, and to every…
September 3, 2020 -
Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
Don’t Get Comfortable
My first week home from the rehab hospital, I suffered a seizure. It took days before I could feel…
August 29, 2020 -
Novelists Unwind
Novelists Unwind Interviews Hope Bolinger, Ann Gabhart, & Regina Rudd Merrick
Hope Bolinger, who describes herself as a “combo of driven and nerdy,” is a prodigious writer with an impressive…
August 26, 2020 -
The Intentional Writer
The Importance of Taking Breaks
Writing is hard work. It may not look like writers expend much energy, but we are. Writing saps our…
August 8, 2020 -
A Lighter Look at the Writer's Life
Oh, Happy Day(s)
Thank God for retro television channels. I never pictured myself as a “golden oldie.” I used to cringe whenever…
August 6, 2020
