I was added to an online critique group soon after joining American Christian Fiction Writers a few years ago. Jennifer Hudson Taylor was part of that group, and taught me so much by her comments! She’s now a published novelist with Abingdon Press; her debut novel, Highland Blessings, was released in 2010 and her follow-up,… Continue reading What I’ve learned lately … with Jennifer Hudson Taylor
Category: Writing life
Making a Difference — Transparently
One of the teachers and keynote speakers at the Philadelphia Christian Writers Conference was Cecil Murphey. In case you're not familiar with him, Cec is a New York Times bestselling author and international speaker who has written or co-written more than 100 books. Some of his best known titles include Committed But Flawed, 90 Minutes… Continue reading Making a Difference — Transparently
The Editor Scoop
When you’re at a writers’ conference, one of the best ways to learn what editors or literary agents want is to attend open forum-type sessions where they answer questions. We had a few opportunities at the Philadelphia Conference to sit in on panel discussions with literary agents, magazine editors, and book editors. During one of… Continue reading The Editor Scoop
Philly Conference Recap: Better Than Deserved
I’m back from the Greater Philadelphia Christian Writers conference, and have narrowed my current state of mind down to two adjectives: exhausted but exhilarated. Going to a conference (especially one that lasts several day, like Philly) will wear you out – body, mind, and soul. You’re probably sleep deprived from the get-go after spending hours… Continue reading Philly Conference Recap: Better Than Deserved
