Literary Women in Histor
Mildred Wirt Benson: Woman Writer Whodunit
I’ve decked the halls at the Ross Ranch with all manner of Christmas splendors, adorning trees and every random…
December 2, 2018-
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Novelists UnwindNovelists Unwind welcomes Roseanna White and Curt Iles
Roseanna White writes amazing historical fiction with complex plots, unique characters–ie family of reformed grifters in this series–and well-crafted…
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Write for His GloryGive Thanks in Every Situation
I’m so glad we have this time of year to remind us to count our blessings! All through the…
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Writer EncouragementKnow Your Writing Strengths
I recently watched an interview with best-selling author John Grisham and was delighted to hear him talk about his…
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The Intentional WriterAre You Taking Productive Breaks?
It may seem counterintuitive, but we can actually improve our productivity by taking breaks. God invented the concept of…
November 8, 2018 -
A Lighter Look at the Writer's LifeWhatever!
“What do you write?” Sit down with a group at a writers conference or anywhere else writers gather, and…
November 6, 2018 -
Time ManagementGet Ready, Get Set, Go! It’s NaNoWriMo!
As most of us know, this month (November) is known to writers as “NaNoWriMo” or “National Novel Writing Month.”…
November 5, 2018 -
My Writing JourneyLessons I Learned Along the Way
The fact I started writing a full-length novel as full-time student might seem a little scary, and you’d be…
November 3, 2018 -
Literary Women in Histor
Sarah Hale, Heroic History-Maker: The Pen that Perseveres and Persuades
With the November holiday season upon us, turkey tops the menu lists for traditional American fare at family gatherings.…
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My Writing Journey
Am I Good Enough?
Talented. Well-intended affirmation sculpted my ego into a thin glass spine. Unaware of how fragile my assurance would soon…
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Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)In Context
When most people meet me, they often tell me they can’t tell I’m disabled. Sometimes, they will never notice…
October 29, 2018 -
Novelists Unwind
Novelists Unwind Welcomes Melody Carlson
Novelists Unwind Guest Melody Carlson has written over 200 books but is especially known these days for her Christmas…
October 26, 2018 -
Write for His Glory
Validation
We all long for validation. One definition of “validate” from Merriam Webster is “to recognize, establish, or illustrate the…
October 19, 2018 -
Writer Encouragement
Economy Class Writer?
I recently went to Rhode Island for some book research and flew economy class—of course. I am a writer…
October 11, 2018 -
The Intentional Writer
Walk in the F.O.G.
Recently, I was teaching “The World of Writing for Children” at a Christian writers conference, and during the first…
October 8, 2018 -
The Intentional Writer
Promotion is Coming
If there’s one thing I’ve learned in life it’s this—promotion always takes preparation. That truth was never more evident…
October 8, 2018 -
A Lighter Look at the Writer's Life
Polishing Gems by Sue Potts
(Editor’s Note: Sue Potts is our guest columnist this month, specially asked by Carlton Hughes.) While on vacation in…
October 6, 2018 -
Time Management
Finding Balance
I believe life…or rather, living the life you really want to live…is all about finding a good balance. It’s…
October 5, 2018 -
My Writing Journey
Thanks, Tony Robbins
“Janine?” Where are you?” I don’t know why my husband asked me that. He knew where to find me–…
October 3, 2018 -
Literary Women in Histor
Beatrix Potter: Filling the Writer’s Nest with Tangible Inspiration
This is the tale of a tail—a tail that belonged to a little red squirrel, and his name was…
October 2, 2018 -
Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
Proofreading
Often, what we intend to say never comes through in what we write. Sometimes our enthusiasm inhibits the thoughts…
September 29, 2018 -
Novelists Unwind
Novelists Unwind Interviews Lynette Eason and Becky Wade
Romance with suspense or romance with glamour? Why pick one when you can have both? Lynette Eason I met…
September 26, 2018 -
Write for His Glory
Live in the Moment
I love it when the Lord uses everyday activities to teach me. Sharing one of many lessons on what…
September 19, 2018 -
Writer Encouragement
Voice of Negativity
The voice of negativity is a plague for writers. I know you’ve heard that voice because I hear it…
September 11, 2018 -
The Intentional Writer
Is “Write Every Day” Good Advice?
Write Every Day It’s oft-given advice for aspiring writers. If you want to become a good writer, you should…
September 8, 2018
