I Want To Write a Book by Paulette Harper Johnson I have heard that statement so many times. When I started writing my first book in 2007, it took me all of three months to complete. To some, that might be a very short time. But believe me, I know authors who have written a [...]
Getting Caught up in the Drama by Patricia Haley-Glass When I released Nobody’s Perfect in 1998, it was a novelty. Labeled as contemporary fiction with a spiritual twist, readers were intrigued that the characters were realistic, dealing with modern-day issues just like the other novels they were reading, but the story was void of sex, [...]
Patricia, describe yourself for our visitors. I’m an award-winning author of four published books—all inspirational nonfiction. But in general, I write books that help people heal. In fact, I started my career as a newspaper journalist, writing for The Denver Post—primarily “human interest” articles about people trying to figure out life, family, work, love and [...]
Editor’s Rant by Dwan Abrams ATTENTION WRITERS: Join Dwan Abrams on Saturday, November 5, 2011 Just Write! Workshop. TIME: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM (ET) LOCATION: Decatur, GA Click here to Register! As a freelance editor, there’s nothing more frustrating than reading a story that lacks focus, has underdeveloped characters, or reads like a draft. [...]
Against the Gates of Hell: A Crack House Exodus by Mylow Young Over the years there have been special days or months of the year to recognize, commemorate or honor a people or a cause. On any given day of the year, if you search, you will find a day for something or someone. There [...]
In “5 Reasons to Leave a Lover”, author Carolyn Moncel offers up a fresh batch of stories based on love and loss. As singer/songwriter, Paul Simon so eloquently suggested in a famous song from the 1970s, there are many ways to leave a lover. However, Moncel’s characters demonstrate that the reasons for leaving in the [...]
Story Structure: Getting Started by Tyora Moody A few years ago, I was talking with a woman from my church. I made the mistake of confessing to her I wanted to write a book. She proceeded to ask me a question that put a damper on my spirit. “But Ty, there are so many books [...]
Gail, describe yourself for our visitors. I am a woman, wife, and mother who share the words that are spoken into my heart by the Holy Spirit and those same words are delivered directly from me and my heart to the listener’s ear. One would say that I am most widely recognized for my personable [...]
Words are the most powerful vehicle of expression on the earth. God has given man this unique ability as we are made in His image to have power, authority and dominion. Words are invisible containers of power that are released from the heart of the individual who is speaking. Is faith or fear the force [...]
A word of caution when deciding to get someone to edit or proofread your book: Don’t get your mother, friend, or sister to edit your book unless they are professional editors! When it comes to editing your book, you should not cut any corners. A professional-looking book should have the expertise of a professional editor. [...]
The storms of life in this world have reached beyond the crisis mode. At every turn there is something occurring to attack the Believer. In every situation from sickness, disease and financial stress, there is an increase in the intensity of the attack of the enemy. The focus and pressure would crush the strength that [...]
Tips from a Self-Publishing Newbie by Adrienne Thompson Newbie, first-timer, novice, freshman–all distinctions assigned to writers like myself, but there is yet another label that can be attached to me–published author. I self-published my first novel in July of this year and have even sold my books at a respectable pace (and not just to [...]
