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Little Faith in a Big God

Little Faith in a Big God

A couple of weeks ago, the president and CEO of Mount Hermon sent out a plea saying that they need $4 million in donations by the end of the year to recover from the losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic. I have no problem believing this can happen, because there are many people like myself […]

Hope for Mount Hermon CWC!

Hope for Mount Hermon CWC!

Two weeks ago I announced, sadly, that the Mount Hermon Association had decided to not sponsor the Christian Writers Conference in 2021 … or beyond. I added that there was hope that someone could take over sponsorship of the conference as a guest group at Mount Hermon. And I asked you to pray. I am thrilled […]

Conference Changes from COVID-19

Conference Changes from COVID-19

I am deeply saddened to report one more casualty of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Mount Hermon Association has decided to not hold the Christian Writers Conference in 2021 … or beyond. But there is hope! On multiple fronts. Mount Hermon Options There is a possibility that an individual, group, organization, or company could run, manage, and […]

Editing Secrets of Best-Selling Authors

Editing Secrets of Best-Selling Authors

My new book, Editing Secrets of Best-Selling Authors, sequel to my Proofreading Secrets of Best-Selling Authors, releases next Monday, June 8. It’s available for preorder now, in print or ebook, from: AmazonBarnes & NobleBookshopLighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas Successful writers spend a lot more time editing than they do writing. They know that what they […]

Conferences in the Coronavirus Age

Conferences in the Coronavirus Age

If you know me at all, you know how much I love Christian writers’ conferences. Like many writers, I tend to be a bit of an introvert. But put me in a room with a bunch of other writers, and my inner extrovert comes out to play! There’s nothing like being around kindred spirits, people […]

SoCal Christian Writers’ Conference 2020

SoCal Christian Writers’ Conference 2020

The fourth annual SoCal Christian Writers’ Conference will be held July 8-11, 2020, at Azusa Pacific University in Azusa, California. Register now with the coupon code ONLINE for discount pricing: $255 for one day$340 for two days$425 for three days Inexpensive dorm lodging is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A local hotel has conference-discount […]

Mount Hermon Christian Writers Conference

Mount Hermon Christian Writers Conference

Have you checked out all that’s happening at the Mount Hermon Christian Writers Conference April 3-7? I’m super-excited about the faculty and program offerings this year. – Keynote presentations from Charles Martin and Steven James – Major Morning Tracks on fiction, nonfiction, memoir, public speaking, indie publishing, screenwriting, and more – A Career Growth track […]

Editing Secrets of Best-Selling Authors

Editing Secrets of Best-Selling Authors

Available NOW for preorder on Amazon and Barnes & Noble! Successful writers spend a lot more time editing than they do writing. They know that what they write from the heart needs to be analyzed by the mind to make it the best it can be. To ensure that the story or message they want […]

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Recent Posts on Writing

  • 2019 Excellence in Editing Award2019 Excellence in Editing Award
    Having been a professional freelance editor since 1998, I believe in the power of a
  • Guest Post— Lynn Donovan “Developing the Dreaded Platform — Or Not”Guest Post— Lynn Donovan “Developing the Dreaded Platform — Or Not”
    Boom! Your lungs deflate as the acquisitions editor across the table responds to your humble and
  • Guest Post—Adria Goetz “My 5 in 5 Rule for Evaluating Submissions”Guest Post—Adria Goetz “My 5 in 5 Rule for Evaluating Submissions”
    As an agent, I spend a lot of time reading and evaluating the projects that show up in my inbox.
  • 7th Annual “Promising Beginnings” Christian Writers’ Contest7th Annual “Promising Beginnings” Christian Writers’ Contest
    Because I believe in the power, impact, and influence of Christian writers’ conferences, I am
  • Guest Post—Dana Mentink “Top Three Highlights from the SoCal Christian Writers’ Conference”Guest Post—Dana Mentink “Top Three Highlights from the SoCal Christian Writers’ Conference”
    The second annual SoCal Christian Writers’ Conference has come and gone, and I’ve had a few

Writing Tips

  • Writing TipsWriting Tips
    Writing is a skill that can be learned, a talent that can be developed, a craft that can be honed,
  • Using They as a Singular PronounUsing They as a Singular Pronoun
    The Chicago Manual of Style is coming out with a new edition in September, and I’ve heard
  • TLC2TLC2
    When something happens that is irritating or frustrating or worrisome or disconcerting … give it
  • Starting Sentences with -ing WordsStarting Sentences with -ing Words
    In my Proofreading Secrets of Best-Selling Authors, I address the myth that writers should never
  • SoCal Christian Writers’ Conference 2018SoCal Christian Writers’ Conference 2018
    The second annual SoCal Christian Writers’ Conference was amazing. A LOT went into the

Getting Published

  • Guest Post— Lynn Donovan “Developing the Dreaded Platform — Or Not”Guest Post— Lynn Donovan “Developing the Dreaded Platform — Or Not”
    Boom! Your lungs deflate as the acquisitions editor across the table responds to your humble and
  • Guest Post—Adria Goetz “My 5 in 5 Rule for Evaluating Submissions”Guest Post—Adria Goetz “My 5 in 5 Rule for Evaluating Submissions”
    As an agent, I spend a lot of time reading and evaluating the projects that show up in my inbox.
  • 7th Annual “Promising Beginnings” Christian Writers’ Contest7th Annual “Promising Beginnings” Christian Writers’ Contest
    Because I believe in the power, impact, and influence of Christian writers’ conferences, I am
  • Guest Post—Aurora Gregory “3 Things I Learned Attending A Writers’ Conference”Guest Post—Aurora Gregory “3 Things I Learned Attending A Writers’ Conference”
    I’m honored to share this fantastic post from Aurora Gregory with you all. The SoCal
  • Guest Post—Aurora Gregory “Networking Much?”Guest Post—Aurora Gregory “Networking Much?”
    It is my pleasure to share this post from Aurora Gregory with you all. A writers’

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