The Path Late Taken “Thy word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” Psalm 119:105 I am one of those people who let life happen to me rather than setting an intentional course for my life. But it is never too late to learn. As […]
(Mis)interpreting God’s Will
Maria Riley draws from her own experience to show the path forward through a time of uncertainty.
There Are So Many Books…
Today, I went to a used bookstore and a library. There were so many books. I picked up a children’s book, written with care and published 80 years ago, that is now just sitting in a used bookstore, gathering dust. I would bet very few people know about this book, […]
Branch Out: Have You Considered Writing THIS?
Anjanette Barr reminds us we don’t have to wait until faced with writer’s block to try something new. Consider it creative procrastination—keeping an open mind to what you may learn about yourself and possible future writing possibilities.
Working With Your Acquisitions Editor
In this third article in her series on the non-fiction publishing process, Jennifer Fitz writes about how to communicate effectively with your acquisitions editor.
A Change of Attitude
Last year was the first year we did a homeschool co-op with our children. It was just our second year of homeschooling and we were still getting used to our “new normal.” The co-op just met twice a month on Fridays, and the classes were fun and interesting. But, on […]
The Story Behind the CWG Book Blasts
Michael Fraley explains the benefits of participating in the monthly CWG Book Blast.
Creating a “Social” Social Media Presence
Creating a “Social” Social Media Presence During last month’s Catholic Writers Conference Live in Chicago, I was blessed to offer a presentation on the importance of creating a truly “social” social media platform. Flat posts that bombard followers with “salesy” type content does not help build the loyal readers most […]
Learning to Just Be
Our lives are often rushed. This summer’s calendar has been packed fuller than any before—trying to get household things done while running children here, there, and everywhere has me feeling rushed and a bit frantic some days. (Leave it to high gas prices to teach me a lesson about […]
Three Different Types of Editing (and why the title “Editor” is confusing!)
“I sent it to an editor and it came back with so many errors!” “My beta readers said I really need an editor, but I had it proofread, so I don’t understand what they mean!” “My manuscript is completely finished and now I just have to get it into […]