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Why the Math on Social Media Doesn’t Add Up for Writers

I've been at this social media game for *cough* a while now, trying to use different platforms to share my writing and market myself. It can be beneficial if you're strategic about it. But if you're wondering why it...

The Value of Taking a Break From Writing

Writers are under more pressure than ever to produce, produce, produce, not only because of the way book sales drop off a few months after an initial release, but also because social media has created...

Why the Use of Comps in Querying Books Needs to End

In a few short weeks, I'm going to begin the querying process on my first Christian self-help nonfiction work. As part of this process, I have to find titles that are comparable to my own....

Is Writing Just a Gateway for Real Work?

Is writing just a gateway for "real" work? It would seem so, if you listen to industry experts now. I am NOT a fan of the idea that writers have to wear 8,000 hats to...