It’s National Ice Cream Month. Now there’s an idea I can sink my teeth into…brain freeze! I like ice cream. My favorite flavor is Bordeaux cherry chocolate. Mmmm, heaven on earth. But what does that have to do with writing? I thought I’d give you some story ideas to play around with while you enjoy…
Flashbacks. You know what I’m talking about. When a writer rips us from the present moment of the story and catapults us into the past. And that’s the problem. It stops the forward momentum of your story. Like a driver slamming on the brakes and you go flying through the windshield. First, realize a flashback…
For people dipping their toes into the vast sea of publishing for the first time, knowing how to find a publisher can be an overwhelming task. I’m talking to those who have ventured into these waters from another field. Doctor, teacher, business exec, stay-at-home mom. And now God has given you a story or message…
I’m veering off my usual blogging schedule because this is one of those times I feel compelled to speak out. As we face the tragedy that took place in Orlando this week, many of us shake our heads at the senselessness of it. We can only imagine the heartache these families are experiencing, and we…
Author Kathy Nickerson released a book in March and will release another one in July. Today she’s here to share how she’s managing the marketing of these books. Kathy, thanks so much for joining us here today. I always enjoy your books and your blog. You have a sense of humor I like, and that comes…
Today’s post is by Ben Wolf, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Splickety Publishing Group. I had the privilege of meeting Ben last month at PenCon (a conference for editors). He gave an inspiring keynote speech on day 2 of the conference. I enjoyed his keynote so much, I decided to ask if he’d be willing to guest…
Rejection in publishing is inevitable. In fact, if a writer told me he/she had never received a rejection letter, then I’d say he/she had never submitted any work. Yes, rejection is hard. Yes, it hurts. As writers, we must develop a tough skin so rejections don’t readily wound us. Further, we can’t let that rejection…
As I write this, I’m sitting in my son’s living room, located in beautiful Colorado Springs. This past weekend, I attended PenCon, a conference for editors. Yes, editors need conferences just like writers. I can’t say enough good things about this conference organized by Kathy Ide and members of The Christian Pen. I heard terrific…