Make the Most Out of Side Characters Are you making the most of your side characters, or is your focus solely on creating an in-depth protagonist with a gripping backstory? Maybe you’re busy developing an unforgettable plot or honing a…

Announcing the 2025 Christian Indie Award Winners The Christian Indie Publishing Association is thrilled to unveil the winners of the 2025 Christian Indie Awards—an inspiring lineup of books that uplift, encourage, and point readers to Christ! Since 2008, the Christian…

Writing to Understand Personal Emotions Life consists of a large variety of emotions: joy, pain, nostalgia, sorrow, excitement, grief, love, and so much more. Sometimes it can be difficult to understand the emotions. Other times, we yearn to hold on…

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…

Your Audience Needs You Every Day The Christian writer loves to write, but have you ever wondered if your audience needs you every day through consistent emails? Does that sound like too much writing? Hear me out. I’ll explain how…

Techniques to Write Effective Silences Words are noisy. As a writer you want readers to read every word but are you giving your readers enough silence? What do I mean by silences in writing? Anything that makes the reader, or…

Elevate Your Writing at the Blue Lake Christian Writers Conference If you’re looking to take your writing to the next level, the Blue Lake Christian Writers Conference (BLCWC) offers the perfect opportunity for growth, connection, and inspiration. The conference is…

Getting Ready to Promote Your Indie Book Ready to launch your Christian indie book? Discover essential book marketing strategies to grow your readership and successfully promote your work. Promotion is the hardest part of Indie publishing and the most time-consuming,…