Not all great authors can be editors, but great editors tend to be decent-enough authors. At least, that’s the crux of many discussions I’ve had with developmental editors and story coaches across my platforms. I […]

Characters are, of course, the lifeblood of fiction. All the twisty turny plot elements in the world won’t matter to readers if they are not bonded to a character they care about.” Just Write by James Scott Bel […]

Dear God,

Thank You for giving me another day to live.

Thank You for letting me drive to Summerville to enjoy coffee at my favorite coffee shop.

Even though it is not open at night, it is still a great […]

It is amazing that there are so many types of people in the publishing industry! While there are many people who love words, as to be expected, there are also many other people with a variety of other loves […]

Lord,

Once again, I messed up.

I need help! You have blessed me throughout my life, and I keep throwing it away!

I deserve that my business is not doing anything, or the doctorate is not providing any […]

Scammers are everywhere, including in the literary fields where they prey on the hopes and dreams of writers. Here are key warning signs to help you recognize and avoid literary representation scams.

1. Lack of […]

What makes for a successful individual?
This is something that I’ve been noodling on today. Is it to focus on building a flourishing career? Is it to spend time with family? Everyone’s path looks different, b […]

Dear God,

I pray for Your help today with my wife’s appointment.

I pray that they don’t find anything and that everything is ready.

Thank You, God, for taking care of my sister.

That was awesome!!

I […]

This summer, NAIWE is challenging you and your fellow NAIWE members to be the best version of yourselves. You may personalize this challenge to fit your needs and summer goals. Choose a book to read that you […]

Member Benefit #7

NAIWE members receive alerts from people looking to hire freelancers, along with specifics about the job postings. Members can then apply for the jobs by contacting the person […]

Please forgive me for my sins!

Please come into my heart, clean me up!

Save me!

I have faith and know that I will go to Heaven after here!

I have so much faith that I will be part of the rapture and […]

The hardest part about writing is planting myself in my desk chair and raising the lid of my computer when I’m not viscerally compelled to do so.  When I know exactly where a scene is headed and how my ch […]

Dear Lord,

Please forgive me for my sins.

Whatever requests I am about to write, I do not deserve them because of my sins.

Please forgive me, Lord, for everything, and I hope all is good between me and […]

God,

Please forgive me for the sins I did against You and my family.

I deserve to be hurt or sick, not my wife or daughter!

Please, Lord, bless and care for my wife and daughter!

Take away what the […]

The author sits down to write their memoir, relying on journals written over a period of years, copious notes, vision boards, and an outline. They open a blank document, ready to begin, pulling from their memory […]