Blogger: Rachelle Gardner
Here are some truths:
We are in the midst of a pandemic and everything is off kilter. Publishing is going to be affected and no one is quite sure what the future looks like. Even before the …
encouragement
Why Write a Book Review?
Blogger: Michelle Ule
Sitting in for the traveling Rachelle Gardner.
Why do writers always want readers to write a book review?
What difference does it make?
A lot.
Here are four reasons why you’ll do a writer a favor if
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You Have to Believe
Blogger: Rachelle Gardner
Anybody out there have dreams of publication? I imagine you’re here because you dream of sharing your words with others, whether they’re words of story to entertain and inspire people, or perhaps words of non-fiction to share …
Are You on the Right Path?
Blogger: Rachelle Gardner
I was having lunch with a writer friend of mine, and she didn’t seem like she was in the best place emotionally. “I don’t know if I’m on the right path. I’m starting to question whether writing …
Be Encouraged and Encourage Others Too
Blogger: Rachel Kent
Every writer is on a journey and most author journeys are full of ups and downs. For you to have come to the place that you call yourself a writer, read publishing blogs, and let other people …
Why Attend a Writer’s Conference?
Blogger: Michelle Ule
Filling in for Rachel, Janet and Wendy over the next three days as they attend, and I write about, the Mount Hermon Christian Writer’s Conference.
Why Should You Attend a Writer’s Conference?
Writing can be a lonely …
When You Hit A Brick Wall
Blogger: Rachelle Gardner
I’m sure most of you are familiar with the late Randy Pausch’s story and his book, The Last Lecture (co-written with Jeffrey Zaslow). In his lecture and his book, Randy spoke with great wisdom about achieving …
What has built your confidence as a writer?
Blogger: Rachel Kent
Every writer is on a journey and most author journeys are full of ups and downs. For you to have come to the place that you call yourself a writer, read publishing blogs, and let other people …
How to Respond to Alarming Changes
Blogger: Rachelle Gardner
This week I read a couple of online articles about the plight of the contemporary writer. In “Farewell to the Golden Age,” legendary author Philip Yancey summarizes the changes in publishing, both from his personal …
New Year’s Goal: “Think Negative”
Blogger: Rachelle Gardner
I’m an optimist by nature — I usually expect things will all work out. But for the new year, I plan to maintain a more realistic mindset by “thinking negative.” What do I mean by that?
When …