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I've been a writer for over a decade, and I understand the passion that drives our stories and also the fear and anxiety that accompanies opening up part of ourselves to the world.

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New Writers—There is help out there! Try this Online Writing Tool Trio

Unwrapping the Online Writing Tool Trio: Grammarly, Hemingway, and ProWritingAid

New Year—Same Unmet Writing Goals As Last Year?? 12 Ways To Break This Cycle!!

As we wave goodbye to the first month of 2024, let’s keep the spark of New Year's excitement burning.

When writing doesn’t make sense: 6 Ways to Stay True to Your Divine Calling

In a world where the demands of the marketplace often dictate the direction of our creativity, it’s easy for writers who are called by God to lose sight of our true purpose. This article is a gentle r...

Fight to Write!! 4 Battles You Will Encounter In Pursuit of Purpose

You know God has called you to write, and you’re determined to move forward. However, you have a real adversary working to prevent you from fulfilling this call.

Is God Calling You To Be a Writer? Here are 8 Things To Keep in Mind

For those of us who know God has called us to reach the world through our writing, staying focused on the task can be difficult

Navigating the Publishing Maze: Unraveling the Options for New Authors!

The good news is for writers in this new world, who are ready to place their work into the marketplace, there are a myriad of options.

10 Things to Consider When Choosing Your Publishing Route

Your manuscript has been edited and polished-- you love what you've created and can't wait to share it with the world. What is your next step? This depends upon the answer to these ten questions.

Finding the 'Write' Editor: An Author's Guide

The right editor helps refine our writing, ensure clarity, and make our words shine. In this article, we'll explore the steps to help you locate the perfect editor who understands your vision and can...

Help—There are Holes in My Narrative!! Here’s a Guide to Filling These Gaps in Your Writing

Bridging the gaps in your manuscript is a journey worth taking on. This is where your creativity thrives, your characters come to life, and your story takes shape.

Organizing Chaos: From Paper Notes to Digital Brilliance - A Writer's Guide

In this guide, we will take you through a step-by-step process to rescue those paper notes from the brink of disorder and transform them into a coherent, digital masterpiece.

Harness that Overflowing Creativity And Finish Your Book!

It's time to embrace your gift while honing your focus and discipline. Here's a guide for writers who have fertile creativity non-stop but need to make time to finish their projects.

Embrace the Finish Line: A Guide for Unfocused Writers to Complete Their Projects

Unfocused writers, the journey from scattered ideas to a completed project may be challenging, but it's entirely within your grasp.

The Great Writer's Debate: To Outline or Not to Outline?

Writing is an art form that's as diverse as the writers themselves, and one of the longstanding debates in the writing community revolves around the use of outlines.

A Candid Look: 5 Pros and Cons of Writing Groups

Writing groups can be great for writers, offering support, feedback, and inspiration. However, everything isn’t for everybody.

Get Your Writing Done! Conquering Digital Media Distractions: A Guide for Writers

A guide to conquer digital distractions, and unleash your writing brilliance!

Is Writer's Block Real? Debunking the Myth and Unlocking Creativity

The phenomena of writer's block intrigues me, because I've never experienced it, but it's a widely discussed and often feared phenomenon.

6 Ways to Overcome the Fear of Failure and Self-Doubt: A Guide for New Writers

Fear of failure and self-doubt are common hurdles faced by new writers. However, by implementing these strategies, you can find the confidence to pursue your writing goals.

4 Ways to Celebrate Your Writing Wins!

Celebrating progress is important in any creative journey, and as a new writer, you must acknowledge and honor your achievements.

7 Ways New Writers can use the power of ChatGPT effectively

Once we’ve done the hard work of putting our ideas on the page, ChatGPT is a valuable tool to enhance our writing.

New Release: Sweet Bitter Better a Novel

My new novel is available on Amazon now. Enjoy this great story!

See it Then Seize it!! 7 Ways Visualization can help your writing.

Visualization can be a powerful tool as it can enhance creativity, clarity of thought, and overall writing process.

7 Things You Need and 5 You Don’t to Start Your Writing Journey

The most important aspect of being a writer is your creativity, dedication, and consistent practice. See what you need to nurture this.

6 Benefits of Audio Books about Writing

As a busy working woman writer, audiobooks can be an incredibly helpful tool to save time, improve your writing skills, and stay motivated, and hear from the authors themselves.

The Power of the Podcast for Busy Writers

Whether you want to improve your writing craft, stay motivated, or connect with a community of women writers, podcasts can be a valuable resource. So why not give it a try?

10 Great Websites for New Writers

Listed are some popular and reliable websites that provide value to all writers. I have and still use some of these in my writer’s journey.

How Old is Too Old to Start Writing?

If you should be writing, then it's time to start. Here are inspiring examples of women who didn't let their age stop them from starting.

10 Popular online and FREE resources for busy new writers

Here is a list of some of the more popular and FREE, resources that are available on-line.

Can You Teach Yourself to Write?

There are methods, to help non-writers get started, and adopt the writer’s life. Here are five tips.

Start Writing NOW-Even If You're Busy

There’s no better time than now to start writing. But it will take some preparation. Here are some steps:

5 Ways a Working Mom can Set Daily Writing Goals

Here are some tips for working moms who want to set daily writing goals

5 Goals To Help Your Writing

Here are 5 ideas for goals you can set to help you improve your writing

7 Personal Barriers to writing

A look into the factors that keep us from moving forward in our projects

Why We Write

what motivates writers to write

The Purpose of Your Writing

The purpose of our writing and the forms we should employ

The First Known Author was a Woman!

Enheduanna was the first known poet who signed her work

No Barriers To Entry

Now is the time for you to express yourself in writing

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