While new writers are filled with the best intentions, there are some common mistakes they typically make: 1. Unrealistic expectations. Writing seems to be the only art form in which beginners expect immediate success. Just because you can read and write, that does not mean your words are ready for publication. I love to sing, […]
Discouraged by the daunting task of seeking publication with a major publishing house, but not ready to resort to self-publishing? Many small traditional publishers are open to new writers, accept unagented submissions, create attractive book covers, market the books they publish, and pay real royalties … without charging authors anything. You can find these publishers […]
My husband and I love going on hikes to see sequoias. (Did you know these trees are the largest living things on earth? And they only grow in California!) We started with the usual tourist attractions in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Then we branched out to lesser-known groves with well-maintained trails but smaller […]
It’s my pleasure to have my dear friend Cynthia Ruchti as a guest on my blog today! Cynthia is the author or over 20 fiction and nonfiction works, drawing from 33 years as the writer/producer of a scripted 15-minute radio broadcast. Her books have been recognized by many industry awards and she’s a frequent speaker […]
A warm welcome to my guest blogger, Steve Laube! Steve is the president and founder of The Steve Laube Agency and also serves as the Publisher for the Enclave Publishing imprint of Gilead Publishing. — Katie Dale asked, “I am wondering at what stage should I have my memoir edited? After I have an agent? […]
Last Sunday, my pastor read Matthew 27:50–54 as part of his sermon. As I read this familiar passage, I noticed something that jumped out at me and surprised me. The NLT says that the moment after Jesus “gave up his spirit,” the curtain in the Temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The […]
The views of this guest poster do not necessarily reflect the views of the blog host. It’s my pleasure to have my friend Eréndira Ramirez-Ortega on the blog today! Eréndira has published fiction in Day One, The Cossack Review, The Black Warrior Review, and others. — I recently attended the SoCal Christian Writers’ Conference at […]
In 2004, the Lord inspired me to start an organization for freelance editors, similar to what already existed for freelance authors. The Christian PEN: Proofreaders and Editors Network began with a small group of editors I knew who wanted to support one another. As the group grew, we began to offer education to new and […]
