These Determined Steps (Self-Publishing Series #4)
These Determined Steps Self-Publishing Series #4 Proverbs 16:9 says, “In his heart a man plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.” As my family and I prepared to launch into our first self-publishing journey, I certainly had many dreams and plans. The farther we went into the process, […]
Advice from My Siblings! 4 More Ways to Inspire Your Writing
Advice from My Siblings! 4 More Ways to Inspire Your Writing I have received much inspiration from my siblings over the years. Now, they share a snippet of their insights! E.G. says, look at some pictures. Imagine a story to that picture; make it up as quick as you can. […]
Raise a Hallelu Yah!
Raise a Hallelu Yah As God changes me, my perspective and desires for writing change. The Pure Line Series is one of the ways I get to spread the message of the Gospel, speak truth about God, show how He changes our lives, and encourage my brothers and sisters in […]
Technique and Tips for Formatting
Technique and Tips for Formatting Hiya! I’m so excited that you’re making progress in the self-publishing process! The next step is formatting. I like formatting. It is a little tedious sometimes, but it brings order to the manuscript, making it look like a book. CAUTION: Formatting your manuscript comes after […]
Help! I Don’t Have Time to Write!
Help! I Don’t Have Time to Write! “Help! I don’t have time to write!” Have you ever shouted those words? At least in your head? Me, too. I felt the exact same way at the beginning of 2022. Between my personal interests, relationships with God, family, and friends, and our […]
Self-Publisher or Printer?
Self-Publisher or Printer? You’ve edited your manuscript. Now what do you do? It’s time to publish it. And there are two mainstream means of doing that here in the US: self-publishers and printers. What’s the difference? Let’s define some terms, in a more encyclopedic way. A publisher prepares and issues […]
All About Editing
All About Editing “Editing requires a lot of problem-solving and balances the raging abstract of actually writing the story with the more analytical, objective process of shaping it.” – Thia S. Writing this blog post on editing gave me the same headache and boredom that real editing causes. Friend, editing […]
14 Tips for Getting Back into Writing After a Break
14 Tips for Getting Back into Writing After a Break We all need a break from writing on occasion. Sometimes that break is needed to help a family member or complete another project. Sometimes it’s just our own mental need for a respite from the plotting and character development. Breaks […]
How Did You Write a Whole Book?
How Did You Write a Whole Book? “Hiya! I’d really enjoy getting to know you. Want to chat?” I emailed a young lady I had only formerly been acquainted with.She typed back, “Yeah! That sounds great. I’d also love to know how you actually wrote a whole book! And how […]
What You Do is Not Who You Are
What You Do is Not Who You Are Have you noticed, in English, we have a title adjoining nearly every occupation? Get this. I’m cooking, therefore, I am a cook. I’m reading, therefore, I am a reader. I’m swimming, therefore, I am a swimmer. I’m writing, therefore, I’m a writer. […]