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5 Ways to Become a Published Author

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Most people would describe a published author as someone who has written a book. What if I challenged you to expand your definition of author to include those who write blogs, articles, short stories, screen plays, poetry, and more? Expanding your definition may be just what you need to begin fulfilling your dream of becoming […]

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The Benefits of Getting Started on your Writing Goals

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I was at a writer’s conference the other day and I heard a powerful word of wisdom about writing goals. “Once you have a first draft, then you have something to work with.” It sounds like common sense, but once I began reflecting on it, I realized how often I feel like I have nothing […]

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Unblocking Writer’s Block

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8 tips to overcoming writer's block

Have you ever found yourself saying, “I know I want to share some encouragement through my words, but I have been sitting here for twenty minutes, and NOTHING.” Writer’s block. “This is a total waste of time. Maybe I am not cut out to be a writer. But God told me I would impact people […]

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How to Download Your Facebook Timeline

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How to Download Your Facebook Timeline

Have you been very faithful in posting devotionals to your Facebook Timeline, and now God is calling you to compile them into a book? You may have tried scrolling through their Facebook Timeline, but that process is a bit daunting. There is an easier way! You can export and download your Facebook Timeline with just […]

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Write Your Testimony not a “Victimony”

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Write your testimony from a place of victory and not victim

Many times, a testimony is when God shows up in the darkest hour and saves someone from some pretty dire circumstances. It is always a great God Story when good wins over evil, but in telling the story, sometimes the victim mentality sneaks in and tries to steal the power of your testimony. 3 ways […]

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Writing for your Audience – Flesch-Kincaid Readability Tests

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Flesch-Kincaid Readability Scores to help your writing

In starting your blog or your book, I always tell people to just write. For the first draft, don’t worry about the grammar, sentence structure, or readability. That is what a second and third draft are all about. However, I continue to remind my authors to keep their audience in mind when writing. Things like […]

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Focused Writing Creates Big Impact

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Writing for Impact

Have you ever thought about writing a book or a short story, but have a hard time getting started? It most likely is because you are not focused. Even if you are more of a journal writer, it can be difficult on where to start writing if you aren’t sure exactly what you want to […]

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How Do You Process Feedback?

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How Do You Process Feedback?

As the saying goes, “opinions are like belly buttons, everybody’s got one.” It is so true, every person is going to feel “some-kinda-way” about you, your work, and  your decisions. Many times they will even verbalize it. The question is, how do you process that feedback? Just the thought of receiving criticism will keep some […]

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Use Mind Mapping to Bring Clarity

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Mind Mapping brings clarity to your writing.

Many times when I sit down to write, many thoughts and ideas come quickly and become a jumbled mess in my head. Some are popcorn thoughts that I really want to capture, but they are coming so fast and so randomly, if I don’t grab them, they will escape. I begin to feel overwhelmed so […]