The Best Writing Tip for Beginners
There was a man who worked at a factory who made some stuff. Let’s be honest. If this was an opening line, you’d close the book, put it back on the shelf and ask, “How did THAT ever get published?” But what if I told you this line could be fixed by using one simple […]
Interview with Author Jenelle L. Schmidt
The Orb and the Airship, by Realm award-winning author Jenelle Leanne Schmidt, is an adventurous tale about a rogue airship captain, an ambitious youth, and a clash of powers beyond their imagination. The first in a series, The Orb and the Airship was released on June 16th, 2023. Jenelle’s the author of the complete series “The […]
A Review of My Tender Heart Prayer Book, a New Board Book by Laura Sassi
Helping little ones walk each day with Jesus
Books in the Playroom and Everywhere Else! by Guest Blogger, Melissa Henderson
Are there separate areas or shelves in your home for books? Is there a “no touch” zone or are all items to read available for everyone? Perhaps there are softcover and hardcover books in the playroom or home office. Children and adults can enjoy reading in different places. Finding the Books Recently, our five years […]
Community Encourages Creativity (Part 2) 3 Ways Writers’ Conferences Can Help Launch Our Creative Ideas
Conferences can help us navigate to launch our creative ideas and keep them sailing.
Millie Maven: A Trilogy Review by Guest Bloggers Mara and Sophia Scudder
If you’re craving more books like The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe with clean fantasy and wonderfully shown Christian symbolism, Millie Maven by Ted and Rachel Dekker is an awesome trilogy we’d recommend. Though it isn’t without its flaws, it echoes the great works of Lewis with its realistic redemption arcs, creative world, and excellently […]
Field Trips 101
I loved field trips when I was in elementary and high school. Sure, sitting for a stretch of time in a stinky school bus wasn’t the best, especially when you hit those winding roads, but I loved the chance to get out of the classroom and actually see what we were learning about. As writers, […]
Book Review & Giveaway: Since the Baby Came
Join us for a review of Kathleen Long Bostrom’s new book, ‘Since the Baby Came’, a story about new siblings, written in 16 poems.
Master Class Wrap-Up: “Hooks, Queries and Proposals”
We had a blast with Kim Peterson during last weekend’s Master Class as she taught “Hooks, Queries and Proposals!” While writing these sales pitches can be overwhelming, Kim taught us how to focus our messaging and taught us how to reel in the necessary elements that make up query letters and book proposals. “The topic […]
Community Encourages Creativity, 9 Lessons We Can Learn from the Inklings
9 Lessons Discovered from the Inklings