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Last week, Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, introduced a new platform, Threads. Perhaps you noticed fellow authors or influencers posting this unique-looking background to their Instagram newsfeeds or stories, and you’ve been wondering what it’s all about.…
If all the writing I do today is sending a note to my English teacher, does that mean it hasn’t been a good day writing?
We often set our word count goals dangerously high, challenging ourselves to push harder than …
I’ve continued to read about AI since I wrote my blog post on ways publishing could productively and creatively use this force. This week I spied several articles that caught my attention, causing me to want to share this AI …
The average writer who wants to crack into the world of Christian publishing needs a little hustle—but let’s be honest, you really only need enough to do these things:
Many writers seem to think that the only milestone worth celebrating is publication, but many milestones occur along the publishing path. Taking time to celebrate can help to keep you moving forward.
One of my best friends participates yearly in …
Let’s talk about elevator pitches and how to set yourself up effectively the next time you need to make one in front of a literary agent or editor.
In today’s blog, I want to make the case that preparing for …
Three Questions That Elevate Your Elevator Pitch Toward SuccessRead More
What are emotional markers for writers?
There’s a tongue-in-cheek video circulating with the theme “Everybody should write a book.” The farcical theory is that it’s not that hard. You don’t really need skills. Anybody can do it. All authors are …
I’m still jet-lagged from my cross-country flight home from Savannah, Georgia, but the afterglow of our eighth Books & Such Retreat has not begun to ebb. What is it about spending time with those who understand what our life is …
As I mentioned in my most recent blog, a strong structure invites the reader into your book. Your table of contents is a big selling point–not only for readers but also for agents and editors. I like to think of …
