Overcoming Writer’s Block with Short Stories: An Indie Author’s Journey Back to Creativity Overcoming writer’s block is a common challenge for authors. Discover how short stories can reignite creativity and offer a fresh approach to storytelling. Writer’s block—a phrase that…
Beat the Block and Write, Write, Write!
Beat the Block and Write, Write, Write! By Marisa Masterson Stuck! Stuck! I know what it is like to be beaten—or nearly so—by writer’s block. Looking at the blank page of a notebook or the white rectangle on the computer…
Three Reasons to Consider Christian Screenwriting
Three Reasons to Consider Christian Screenwriting With people reading less and streaming more, should Christian authors be adapting their novels as screenplays? Three reasons suggest it is time to consider adapting your fiction for the screen: to reach a wider…
4 Ways to Market Your Book With YouTube
4 Ways to Market Your Book With YouTube Book marketing can be overwhelming for authors, yet it’s a necessary part of the writer’s journey to publishing and beyond. But where do we start? How do we know what strategies work when…
Understanding Your Audience: Successful Book Marketing Begins Before You Write
Understanding Your Audience: Successful Book Marketing Begins Before You Write Writing a book requires discipline and creativity. Successful writers must start their marketing strategy before writing the book, which means it takes much more than simply writing. Knowing your audience…
LinkedIn Analytics for Beginners: A Comprehensive Guide
LinkedIn Analytics for Beginners: A Comprehensive Guide LinkedIn is a powerful tool for professionals looking to build their brand, connect with industry peers, and grow their network. However, to leverage LinkedIn effectively, it’s crucial to understand and utilize LinkedIn Analytics….
Seven Ways to Preach Without Being “Preachy” and Teach Without Being “Teachy”
Seven Ways to Preach Without Being “Preachy” and Teach Without Being “Teachy” Can Christian fiction books teach important truths and historical facts without sounding like school lessons? Can Christian fiction for children incorporate Scripture without putting the reader in “church”? …
Decorate Your Empty Nest with that Novel You’ve Always Wanted to Self-Publish
Decorate Your Empty Nest with that Novel You’ve Always Wanted to Self-Publish Do you have a manuscript collecting dust? Self-publish that manuscript and watch your novel come to life. The last five years of refining a novel, facing rejection, and…
Enhance Your Book’s Appeal
Enhance Your Book’s Appeal by Sandy Gould A Quick Guide to Cover Laminates and Coatings Choosing the right coating for your book is crucial to its marketing and sales success. Different laminates and coatings offer unique visual and tactile experiences,…
Three Ways to Add Drama to Creative Writing
Three Ways to Add Drama to Creative Writing Attending The Well, a conference for Christian Creatives, got me thinking about three ways to add drama to creative writing. It’s good to write what God lays on your heart; it’s better…
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