A Few of My Favorite Things: The Not-Another-Writing-Book Writer Gifts Edition
This time of year is when many people are thinking of all the folks they know and what special gift may fill their heart with cheer. For family and friends of writers, there are some things you just can’t get wrong. But just in case you need some inspiration, I am going to share a few of my favorite bookish wearables, writables, and a few other things.
FAQ: What Is the Right Word Count for My Book?
A quick-reference guide to common word count ranges so you can know what to aim for depending on the genre you are writing in
Writer, Build a Platform. But I’m a Christian.
Disarm the fear of pride and shine for Christ with confident humility
If you rolled your eyes at the title of this post, this may not be for you. LOL! For those who may have said this aloud when given this charge or may have felt a sinking feeling in their heart while attending another workshop about building an author platform, then keep reading. You are not the only one who has felt this way, but there is too good a reason why you shouldn’t.
Self-Editing: It's a Thing and Here Are 21 Tips to Help You Do It Well
As an editor, it would seem like self-sabotage for me to tell you to edit yourself. But that’s not quite the case. As a writer, I can say that self-editing does not take the place of hiring a professional editor, but what it does do is this…
Writer, Give Thanks!
With the holiday season upon us, so many are facing difficulties of various kinds. It’s not quite Hallmark in everyone’s life. But I believe there are still things we can look up about. I shared this in a writer’s group I’m a part of and thought I’d share it here too. I was inspired by a beautiful sermon I heard at church this week, by a conversation I had with a sweet writer, and of course my own life.
I hope you are encouraged.
Embolden Media Group Celebrates One Year in Business
It was 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 8 that I realized I had worked through my company’s first full year in business—November 4, 2018. It’s been that kind of year.
How to Endure the Editing Process: A Facebook Live Event
Join me on Tuesday evening, November 13 at 8:00 p.m. EST, on Facebook Live, where I will be talking with KishKnows about “How to Endure the Editing Process.”
November Is Your Chance to Make Good on Your Annual Book Writing Resolution
Do you have a book that you need to write or finish writing before the end of the year? (Remember that 2018 New Year's Resolution?) November may be the month to push and get it done because November is National Novel Writing Month or #nanowrimo AND National Nonfiction Writing Month, AKA #NaNonFiWriMo or #WNFIM.
Quick Guide to Christian Literary Agents, Publishers, and Writers Conferences
Finding the right literary agent or publisher who publishes what you write and who shares a similar set of beliefs can be a challenge. It's not that you need to agree on everything, but you do want to feel connected, like-minded, and equally yoked on the things that matter most as you fulfill the assignment God has called you to.
#Pubtip: Make Your Online Self Easy to Find
When I was an acquisitions editor, I would see creative and weird names authors would use to identify themselves online. They didn’t make themselves easy to find, and their online branding didn’t make a good case for why I should consider publishing them.