Ask an Editor: 6 Ways to Get a Request

by Roseanna White,acquisitions editor WhiteFire PublishingLast time I was on here we talked about the things that will get your query deleted faster than a con man can say, “It’ll make you millions!” This time, I figure we’ll look at the other side of the coin and...

Julie Klassen is here!

by Stephanie MorrillWhat a treat it is to have Julie Klassen here with us today. JULIE KLASSEN!!!I fell in love with Julie’s writing when I read The Apothecary’s Daughter, which I’ve mentioned pretty frequently on here.At last September’s...

Teen Writing Contest Announcement

The lovely people at Zondervan thought you guys would be interested in this writing contest for those ages 16 and under, and I completely agree!Naomi Kinsman, author of the From Sadie’s Sketchbook series, and the award winning Spilled Ink: A Handbook for Young...

3 Reasons Why That Idea Isn’t Working

by Stephanie MorrillWhen I talked on Monday about the difference between the spark of an idea and developing a strong idea, someone asked a wonderful question:What happens when you get a spark and you put forth the effort to write the book, but then it...