New Devotions on Prayer for a Vibrant Faith and Writing Journey: A review of Refresh Your Prayers: Uncommon devotions to restore power and praise
Deborah DeCiantis reviews Lori Hatcher’s new devotional, Refresh Your Prayers: Uncommon devotions to restore power and praise
Do Not Besmirch Research
I’m currently doing research for three historical fiction projects. And all three will utilize different types of sources. I apologize that this post will mostly be lists and is a little dry. And it won’t even been an exhaustive list. But it will show how a zealous researcher needs to be creative, and the blog […]
On ‘Story Genius’ or . . . How to Avoid Wasting a Decade of Your Life
Ever feel as if your writing is a waste of time? That the entire universe is laughing at your paltry literary efforts? That’s one of my biggest fears, and it’s founded on reality. I wrote three unsuccessful children’s book series for David C. Cook in the 1990s. And by “unsuccessful” I mean the amount of […]
Writing Devotions: It’s More Than Just a Message
Writing devotions for children has an exciting caveat: we get to write lots of fun stuff to go along with the key message as well.
WHERE DO WRITING IDEAS COME FROM? by Guest Blogger, Annette Whipple
Award-winning nonfiction author, Annette Whipple, discusses writing inspirtaiton.
The Role of the Holy Spirit in Our Writing
We know Jesus promised His Spirit would live in His followers. But what role does the Holy Spirit have in our writing? Join me in examining some familiar Bible verses from a writer’s perspective: The Holy Spirit is always with us (Jn. 14:16) Ever feel as if your writing life is the equivalent of a […]
The Heart Changer
“Can an Israelite captive, wrenched from all she loves, serve the very man who destroyed her village? Miriam is asked to do the impossible: serve the wife of Naaman, commander of the Syrian army. Clinging to treasured memories of home and faith, Miriam faces captivity with worry and bitterness. Little does she know the Heart Changer is wooing and preparing her for a greater mission—far beyond what she could imagine. This middle-grade historical novel reflects the heartache and angst of a young refugee in a foreign land where all hope seems lost.”
5 Tips for Overcoming Writing Critique Group Jitters
Does the idea of attending a writing critique group make you nervous? You’re not alone! Check out a few tips for calming those critique jitters.
5 Tips for Writing Memoir
Resources for writing your memoir.
How Save the Cat Saved My Novel by Marianne Hering
Save the Cat Saves Your Novel–in more than one way!