I’m thrilled today to have author Jeff Goins giving much needed and refreshing advice to writers. This post was written by Jeff Goins, author of You Are a Writer (So Start Acting Like One). In this world of copycats and Read More →
This post comes from poet David Andrews. He’s got a great story to tell. Enjoy! About a year ago I read this book by John Eldredge and it blew my boat right out of the water. I like reading, but Read More →
Exhausting and impossible. That’s what I thought about the life of a new author. Besides, I argued with God, I never wanted to write anything. “This was Your idea,” I commented with confidence. After throwing money away by publishing my Read More →
This post is by fiction mentor, Anne Mateer. One thing I’ve learned from my editor: my first idea isn’t always the best, most creative idea, whether it be for a character, a story, or a scene. One thing I’ve learned Read More →
8 ways to better your prose in 2012: Develop a thick skin. Realize you will receive a lot of criticism over the span of your career. Know the truth that criticism is much more useful BEFORE you turn something in Read More →
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