I don’t know about where YOU live, but it’s warming up here in Michigan. And when it warms up, my computer time often decreases.

It’s too beautiful to sit inside and plug away on my laptop. My kids will be out of school in less than a month – so I’m losing some of that kidless time for a few months. While I CAN write with youngsters underfoot, it’s certainly easier without.

For me anyway, cooler weather is more conducive to writing [...]

Book Titles
By Megan DiMaria

So, you’ve finished writing your masterpiece. What are you going to title it?

Titles are tricky. You’ve got to choose one that encapsulates your plot and theme. Also, it’s best to title your manuscript before submitting it to an agent or an editor. That way the project feels more complete.

Some ideas to keep in mind while choosing a title for your book are:
• Keep it short and sweet. With titles, less is more. Here are some examples from [...]

Every Christian has a testimony – many more than one. And these testimonies – whether they are about how you got saved or how the Lord was with you through difficulties – are powerful examples of God’s work. They are inspirational to many, whether believers or not. And as a writer, your written testimony has the power to change lives.

And FaithWriters is giving you the opportunity to possibly share your testimony, get it published, and receive royalties on sales!

Testimony Contest, [...]

In honor of Mother’s Day in the States on Sunday

Re-Purposed
By Karen Wilber

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11 NIV

We were in the beginning weeks of a church-wide study of The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren. As we progressed from “What on Earth am I Here For?” to “You Were [...]

Writing Advice You Should ALWAYS Follow
By Edie Melson

Now, like ninety-nine percent of publishing rules, take these with a grain of salt. Writing is rarely a one-size-fits-all proposition.

1. Keep a regular schedule. Notice a said REGULAR schedule, not normal (and I didn’t say write every day). Your schedule may be writing on the bus everyday to work, or from midnight to 2 a.m. or even only on the weekend. Whatever works best for you, stick with it. Small bites are the [...]

What Is a Christian Writer?
By Bob Valleau

I’ve included four important questions, in this article interview format, to convey what it means to be a Christian writer. Even though they are not from an actual interview, I have addressed each of these questions, at some point, in the past. I pray my answers give some insight into the exciting — and extremely satisfying — field of Christian writing.

Why are you a Christian writer?

I’m asked this question a lot, and I always [...]

This Little Writer Went to Market
By Lynda Lee Schab

A couple of years ago, I taught a workshop at the FaithWriters conference, which I titled THIS LITTLE WRITER WENT TO MARKET. I figured since THIS little writer (that would be me) went to market, maybe what I’ve learned along the way could help other little writers who want to go to market, too.In the many years I’ve been a freelance writer, I’ve gotten lots of questions from people wanting to dip [...]

If you’re reading this blog, you’re probably a writer. And if you’re a writer, I’m sure you’re quite familiar with the question above. You’ve likely asked yourself or a friend what another word for (fill in the blank) might be countless times. Or you’ve looked it up in a writer’s (or at least my!) best friend – the thesaurus. When you’re looking for just the right word, little can beat it.

Though many have likely stopped using the paper version (can [...]

Many FaithWriters’ members are working on a novel – or at least have an idea for one in the back of their heads. Why not take it to the next level, and possibly win a fabulous prize in the process?

All FaithWriters Platinum members (not a Platinum member? Click here to upgrade) need is the first chapter of their novel (fiction) and a synopsis/overview of the rest, and they can enter the Seventh Annual Page Turner Contest. And you have until [...]

White Space Magic
By Randy Ingermanson

One of the most common mistakes I see when I critique manuscripts is that the paragraphs are too long.

When I see a dense page of text that has only three or four paragraphs, I suspect the pace is going to be slow and the writing is going to be boring.

When I see a page with a lot of white space, I suspect the pace is going to be fast and the writing is going to have [...]