God is at work in our lives
God is always doing exciting things in our lives … do you see what He is doing in yours? Take some time with Him and see. You may be amazed.
October Splash of The Well
“How’s your writing coming?” “Oh, you mean that project about the…” “Yes, yes! That’s the one. That sounded like such a great idea.” “Yeah…I mean…I’m still working on it…I’ve been so busy, you know?!?” Can you relate? I sure can. It’s so easy for a writer to rate everything else in their lives as a
Watch on demand: Virtual Speaker Training Summit
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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“A perfect blend of heart, head, and humor..”
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
Five Tips for Finding the Right Editor
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
What I Learned from Launching By First Book
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
What Limiting Beliefs Derail Your Writing?
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
Editing: The Inverted Pyramid
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
Show Your Readers Some Love
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.
Win a $2000 Publicity Packet
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
5 Secrets to Self-Editing
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
2 Tips for Personalizing Your Website Content
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