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Christian Creatives
What an amazing Splash of The Well we had for speakers. The free live event is over, but the Summit Set is still available for purchase ($37) to watch ALL the replays at your convenience! Well worth it for all the training you receive! Some of our own faculty are teaching! The Well’s portion of […]
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The Well Conference for Creatives is a perfect blend of heart, head, and humor! The heart is in The Well leadership. They celebrate all Creatives by providing inspiring keynote speakers, thoughtful workshops, and fellowship. It was beneficial to engage with experienced writers, editors, agents, and participate in workshops to gain knowledge and make connections. For
Earlier I addressed the topic of understanding editing – what’s the difference between a macro, line, and copy edit. That post inspired this comment: “Do you have any tips for finding an editor or a fair way to judge their skill/your teamwork potential? I wouldn’t want to waste an editors time if we won’t work
I am often asked questions about my book launch process for Made Like Martha. So I’ve compiled some key takeaways from the experience. If you are a writer, want to be a writer, or know a writer, I hope you find this information helpful in regards to launching a book. What I Learned from Launching My
I grew up in the Midwest and on a farm, and grit work was well taught there. My mom cast a vision to me of touching lives through the written word. She had little down time with being a farmer’s wife and a mom of five. When she stopped in the evenings, she wrote with
After I finished my first novel manuscript, I knew that I wanted to hire an editor. Unfortunately, I knew nothing about the process, and I ended up wasting time and money on the wrong edit. When I realized that I wanted to edit (not just write) novels, I decided that one thing I had to
Instead of standing on the heights, shouting “Hey! Follow me!” Let them know you’re both in this together. Walk with them, rather than talk at them.
How would you like to win a $2000 book publicity package? You can if you win the Christian Authors Network (CAN) Excellence in Marketing Awards. But hurry because the awards are only open until February 1, 2023. The award winners will be announced at The Well Conference on April 22, 2023. You can find more
If you write anything, you need to proofread it. Whether you’re writing a blog post, email, or promotional material, your work needs to be edited. Not everyone has the time or money to hire an editor, however, so you need to know how to do it yourself. Don’t assume that because you can write you’ll
Earlier this week I saw a job posting for a company looking for a writer to help them with the About Us section of their website. The company found a description on a competitor’s website and they wanted to use the same description on their website. Thankfully the potential client knew enough not to copy-and-paste
I used to wear perfection like an honor cord at graduation until I realized it was choking my creativity. There is not enough time in the day or fuel in the tank to demand perfection from myself or those around me. It’s perfectly impractical. Being a writer, speaker, wife, and mother of five, requires creative
When you are thinking about getting a website or growing an existing site, there are some basics you need to consider, as a creative entrepreneur. The Basic Tools of the Trade To start, there are some basic tools you’ll need to set up your website. The first is a domain name. This is your “yourname.com”.
