What I Learned at the Colorado Christian Writers Conference

Just got back from the Colorado Christian Writers Conference in Estes Park. Marlene Bagnull and her volunteer staff did an excellent job of shepherding the flock of conferees and faculty--hundreds of people and dozens of workshops and continuing sessions. They did have a few hiccoughs along the way,...

Write the Vision ~ Wednesday

Part 1 Moses was one of the great writers of the Bible, and we all know the story of the Exodus. Looking back we see the amazing things he did when led by God. Can we find inspiration and tips from the writings of Moses?   How exactly did he start? Did he just grab a pen and recount his life?...

Tactical Tuesday: Advice for Self Editing

Do you know the old adage about lawyers who represent themselves? Well, the same is true of writers who depend upon themselves to find every error in their manuscript. It can't be done. Even two pairs of eyes can overlook blatant errors. An author can hire a freelance editor to review his work. The...

Make-A-Story™ - Monday's Writing Prompt

Writing to spec – you’ve heard the term. It means writing what the publisher wants. Can you do it? In our new feature - Make-A-Story™, we ask you to create a story with these elements. The story can be set in any time frame, any length, must adhere to our guidelines and have our standard Christian...

Write the Vision ~ Wednesday

What is the best way to go about writing Christian fiction? There are many guides out there and many ways to hone your skills, but a bullet list for the Christian writer is found in I Thessalonians 5:17-22. It’s concise, to the point, and easy to follow. Pray without ceasing For any writing...