Have you ever dreamed of attending a writer’s retreat? Mingling with other creatives and soaking in all kinds of writerly wisdom from seasoned professionals? Or, can you imagine having a veteran author mentor you, giving you one on one advice on how to improve YOUR writing? Fortunately, there are organizations who have set aside funds to … More Grants Can Open Gates by Guest Blogger Liz Steffenson
Have you been intrigued with Canva but found it intimidating? Well, now is your chance to explore it. All you need is a free Canva account and a bit of patience and time. You will find it fun and inspiring – I guarantee it! Take a listen to my tutorial below and see what you … More Designing a Canva Image
“She said you could graduate!†My mother’s news shocked me. I could graduate high school a year early? I don’t even remember saying “yes.†God was directing my path in a different direction than I anticipated, and I could not get in His way. I never envisioned myself at Presbyterian College, and I certainly never … More Creative Nonfiction by Kathryn Dover
Marketing Doesn’t Have to be a Hard Sell I’m sure I’m not the only person to see subject lines like these in my email inbox: Check this out! Sale! New discounts! New Prices! Get it now! Order now! I didn’t ask for them. I don’t want them. Still, they show up, dozens and dozens … More Marketing Doesn’t Have to be a Hard Sell
Last September, Joyce Hostetter was our first Master Class Teacher on writing Middle Grade books. It is my privilege to share her next book (unfortunately, the last in the Bakers Mountain Stories series), EQUAL with you. PROLOGUE When I went to the river that day in 1959 I didn’t expect to meet a colored boy … More EQUAL by Joyce Moyer Hostetter: A BOOK REVIEW by Carol Baldwin
The video clip is adorable. A racoon dips a chunk of cotton candy into water, anticipating the scrumptious morsal. but it disappears! He frantically looks for his dissolved treat, unable to comprehend the science between water and the fluffy confection. This is the inspiration for my picture book. Unfortunately, I discovered that it was extremely … More PB Master Class Takeaway: From Frustration to First Draft
Struggling with building your author platform? Here are a few simple steps to help you get started. … More The 2021 Author Platform: Back to Basics by Cindy Lynn Sawyer
We all know that reading aloud is good for kids, but what about adults? Can reading aloud be good for them, too? … More Storytime: 3 Reasons Reading Aloud is Good for Adults, too
Don’t be ignorant of the times, understand how to wait actively for God! … More Understanding the times: Don’t miss the season!