By Carolyn Miller I thought for my last post for the year I’d share about some of the things I’ve learned from releasing 11 books in this past year and writing quite a few more. There have been some wins, some losses and rejections, and lots of learning. Ready? Let’s go! Firstly, I’m going to …
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Writer’s Life | Where do ideas come from?
By Jeanette Grant-Thomson ‘Where do you get all your ideas?’ is the most common question I’m asked. I laugh. ‘From God, I suppose. I used to tell people I was born with a pen in my hand.’ Ideas seem to be everywhere. Sometimes they interrupt me at awkward times, like when I’m falling asleep. I …
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Writers Life | Mending Holes, Writing Whole
By Louise Crossley Imagine trying to open your front door with someone else’s key. Cutting, sharpening or lubricating it will likely prove futile because it’s not your key. In the same way, attempting to mend holes in your writing schedule with strategies that have worked for other writers may not always unlock your specific-to-you writing …
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Fixing Logistical Problems in Fiction
By Nola Lorraine Just as Jilly was about to mount her horse, something spooked him and he started going round in circles. Jilly hopped along, one foot twisted in the stirrup and the other trying to launch off the ground. With a Herculean effort she leapt onto the horse, discovering too late that she was …
Reviews – how to get them
You’re a new author with your first book. Everyone has told you that you need as many reviews as possible but it is so difficult to get them. Are they really so important and if so, how do you get them? Why are reviews so important? Reviews are social proof for a book. If a …
Writers Life | Print or E-Book?
By Jeanette O’Hagan This (Monday) morning, Australia Post delivered a long-awaited box. I was on edge all last week, hoping the box would arrive by Friday, in time to take for its contents – five copies of my newly formatted Akrad’s Children – along with my other books for the Rendered Realms stall at the …
Writers Life | A visit to America – in my head
By Meredith Resce For many years (24 to be exact) I have written Christian fiction based mostly in Australia. I’m Australian, so it makes sense to write what you know, or at least where you know. I had a short adventure living in the UK for a year in 2008, and during that time I …
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How to Design Covers Both Men and Women Love
For a man to check out a book online or in a store, the cover must hold the promise of a story men would enjoy. Historical novels where romance isn’t the most important plot focus are often enjoyed by both men and women. So, how can our choice of cover let men know our story …
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Writers Life | Refilling your spiritual well as a writer…
By Laurie Wood While I aimed this post at writers, I hope readers of Christian fiction get something out of it too. I write Christian romantic suspense and have three books published with Anaiah Press, (Northern Deception, Northern Hearts, and Northern Protector), and the fourth book (Northern Redemption) will come out in 2023. The two-year …
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Our Writing
Recently, I did a workshop with Annie Gicchuru from Uplifting Studios on how to write a diversity, equity, and inclusion statement. Annie encouraged us to write our statements, even if we don’t get it all right at once. Even if we make mistakes. She encouraged us to write, review, keep learning, keep adapting. It’s important …
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