Entering Writing Competitions? Here Are Six Quick Tips! by MaryChris Bradley
It’s no coincidence that this guest post on writing competitions is published today. April 1st, marks the first day that our publishing …
The Rains Come Down by J. M. Strother
Too late. Lester McGivney stood on his porch watching rain splatter in the murky pools growing in the front yard. The dual …
So you think you want an agent . . . by Deborah Batterman
There you are – you’ve put the finishing touches on the final draft of your novel, and you’re ready to release it …
Things found while cleaning the garage by John Ross Barnes
Bob hadn’t intended this to be the day he cleaned the garage, but looking at the heavy rain falling outside the open …
Introducing The Distant Shore by Mariam Kobras
Today I’d like to introduce you to my novel The Distant Shore. It was the first book I ever wrote. My publisher …
Popeology: Life and Writing Lessons from the Pope’s Election by Rochelle Melander
The new pope was installed yesterday. Though I’m not Roman Catholic, I’ve followed this story with awe. It contains many lessons for …
How to Write with Some Hardcore Style by Natalie Jean Miller
So you’re writing non-fiction in some form or another and you really want this to be catchy, addicting, stellar, and just downright …
Sweet William, An Introduction by Martie Ingebretsen
by Martie Odell Ingebretsen It was raining the night Sweet William was born. The steady drops tapped on the overturned aluminum boat …
Embracing My Inner Editrix by Lily White LeFevre
I am about to embark on a project I have never attempted before: line-editing a piece of my own fiction. I don’t …
Heaven’s Veil by JC Rosen
It was a gorgeous day on the private island of Heaven’s Veil. The large condo development by the same name always enjoyed …