When I first started writing, it was all inspiration without any instruction or information. None of my personal friends were writers. As a result no one could relate to my growing passion to pen thoughts, lessons and feelings. Though I …
Break Free From Imposter Syndrome
It seems like anytime I am with writers, the subject of imposter syndrome comes up. Being I dealt with this myself over the years, I began to realize that it was something that should be addressed. The enemy would like …
A Peek into Agenting
I could have never imagined that I would be a literary agent. I was the author in 2002 tagged “the accidental author.” The beginning of my writing journey was accidental but what wasn’t is the desire to help others. Bringing …
Five Tips to Becoming a Better Writer
Writing is about putting one word after another, in such a way that the reader will be drawn into the text. But as with all endeavors, becoming a better writer comes with frustrations. Here are five things that I have …
What Are Literary Agents Looking For in a Writer?
As a writer getting published can be a frustrating task, especially when it comes to finding a literary agent to represent your work. A literary agent plays a crucial role in the publishing process, acting as a bridge between writers …
Five Things I Wish I Knew Earlier
Twenty five years ago I signed my first official publishing contract. I knew very little about publishing and even less about what to expect personally. I was in my early forties, a ministry leader in a large mega-church when contacted …
Packing Up 2023
I just finished packing up all the Christmas décor that had been filling our home with warmth and sparkle the past few months. With everything put away, the house feels fresh and ready for the new year. I am wondering …
Forget Not–Pay Attention to God in the Story
With December just days away, lights are hung, gifts are bought, grief is resurrected, and the list of expectations are too long. Some find themselves moody, while others are merry. But, we all have to get through the last few …
Non-Fiction Writing in 5 Steps
You want to write a book, but where do you start? It’s helpful to have a vision for the subject you want to address, but that isn’t enough to see your project from beginning to end.
What do you like …
What Are My Next Steps?
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“What are my next steps?” This is the question I am asked repeatedly when taking agent meetings at writer’s conferences. Often writers come to me with ideas but no understanding of what publishing requires. Launching into the writer’s world …