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How to Write Authentic Christian Historical Romance

October 8, 2026, by Alyssa Pike

How to Write Authentic Christian Historical Romance Christian historical romance is far more than beautiful gowns, longing glances, and charming historical settings. At its best, it becomes something deeper—a story where faith, love, and redemption weave together in ways that…

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How to Go From Awful First Draft to Wonderful Revision

August 24, 2026, by Alyssa Pike

How to Go From Awful First Draft to Wonderful Revision You’ve completed your first draft—and it’s awful. Don’t be surprised; most writers will tell you that a first draft is usually pretty rotten. (Ernest Hemingway even applied a cuss word…

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Pursue Your Writing Dream with Confidence

April 8, 2026, by Guest Author

Pursue Your Writing Dream with Confidence Writing your first book is an extraordinary adventure. It’s filled with excitement, uncertainty, and moments of self-doubt. When you set out to write your first book, the process might seem straightforward: develop an idea,…

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The “I” in AI Should Stand for Integrity

September 3, 2025, by Guest Author

The ‘I’ in AI Should Stand for Integrity: A Christian Author’s Guide to Using AI Without Losing Your Voice Let’s be real: AI is here, it’s learning fast, and it’s not going anywhere. And, as Christian writers navigating indie publishing,…

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Infusing Tension into Your Story

August 6, 2025, by Guest Author

Infusing Tension into Your Story – Don’t Take The Easy Way Out The Easy Way Out Tension that arises through conflict is the secret sauce to captivating your readers. Without it there is the danger of losing their attention and…

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Why Write a Christian Book?

July 19, 2025, by Guest Author

Why Write A Christian Book? The Power of Your Testimony Through Self-Publishing The Call Do you feel the Lord calling to share your testimony in the form of a self-published book? I still remember God’s call to write my book….

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The Art of High-Quality Book Manufacturing

June 30, 2025, by Guest Author

The Art of High-Quality Book Manufacturing: What Publishers Need to Know A book’s quality is as important as its content, from the paper’s feel to the binding’s durability. Production choices shape a reader’s experience and influence a book’s lifespan. Publishers…

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Writing from the Wreckage

June 20, 2025, by Guest Author

Writing from the Wreckage I never planned to write a memoir. In fact, when my family was torn apart by an unthinkable tragedy—the death of one child and the near loss of another—I wasn’t thinking about writing at all. I…

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Lose Your Manuscript? Follow These Steps to Keep From Losing Your Mind

March 13, 2025, by Guest Author

Lose Your Manuscript? Follow These Steps to Keep From Losing Your Mind Few things are as devastating to a writer as losing a manuscript. Whether it’s a novel or personal journal, the countless hours spent crafting and perfecting your work…

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Decorate Your Empty Nest with that Novel You’ve Always Wanted to Self-Publish

July 22, 2024, by Guest Author

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…

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