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How to Write Prolifically & Productively Anywhere

February 5, 2021 By Jody Hedlund

As a mom who has homeschooled five children, the number one question I’ve been asked is: “How do you find time to write?” A second close question is: “In such a busy household, where do you write most productively?” I’ve touched on the first question before, but I can’t remember talking much about the second. So today, I thought I’d tackle that question. Where is the best place for authors … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Writing Tagged With: Jody Hedlund, offices, Productivity

Out of the Writing Desert

February 3, 2021 By D'Ann Mateer

For the past five years, I’ve been in a writing desert. I’ve wondered if it was of my own making or if the Lord had removed that part of my life forever. I’ve struggled and prayed and tried. I felt no peace about quitting and yet no desire to continue, either. Still, I forced myself to write. I even self published two novellas. But my heart wasn’t really in it. I did it because I thought I ought … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Faith, Writing

Should Authors Stick to Writing in One Genre?

January 22, 2021 By Jody Hedlund

A fellow writer recently asked me: “How do you stick to one story? I find I have an overabundance of stories I'd love to tell, but they're scattered over different genres and times in history. I try to write whatever I can, just to get the stories down and find my voice, but it's so hard to choose just one and stick to it!” When I first started my journey to publication, the general opinion in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Writing Tagged With: Jody Hedlund

Release Week Jitters & Fun

January 14, 2021 By Cara Putman

Tuesday Lethal Intent winged it's way into the big wide world. Be sure to read to the end, because I want to give a copy to one of you. If I were better at using GIFs, this is where I'd insert one of a cartoon character chewing his fingernails to nubs next to high fives and squeals. Even though this is book 35 or 36, it's still a highwire act of emotion when a book is released. I spent an hour … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Writing Tagged With: Book Birthday, cara putman, Janine Rosche, Lethal Intent

2021 Intentions

January 6, 2021 By D'Ann Mateer

For the past 5-6 years, every “goal” I’ve made for the new year has been swept aside by forces beyond my control. One year it was a bout with myocarditis, an infection in my heart. One year it was a move to a new city. Two years were weddings. Moving to a condo was another. Moving suddenly “home” again, too. And so I stand at the threshold of 2021 wondering what it will bring. A few years ago, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Faith, Writing

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