Where Should Your Memoir Begin? How to Choose the Right Starting Point
You’ve decided to write your story. You’ve got the memories, the notebook, maybe even a few pages already. But every time you sit down to
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How to Write a Devotional Book Readers Will Return To
A devotional book rarely begins with an author deciding to sit down and write 365 entries. More often, it begins with a verse written in
How to Turn Sermon Notes Into a Book Manuscript
If you have been preaching for any length of time, there is probably a folder somewhere filled with sermon notes. Some may be carefully organized
What’s the Difference Between a Memoir and an Autobiography?
You know you want to write about your life, but what exactly are you writing? That question comes up often because memoir and autobiography are
How to Start a Memoir: 7 Ways to Open Your Story
Not sure how to start a memoir? These seven approaches can help you find an opening that feels honest, clear, and true to your story.
Fiction vs. Nonfiction: Which Type of Book Should You Write?
One of the first questions many aspiring authors ask isn’t How do I publish a book? It’s much simpler. “Should I write fiction or nonfiction?”
Common Mistakes First-Time Fiction Writers Make (and How to Avoid Them)
Finishing your first novel is no small thing. Most people talk about writing a book. You actually sat down and started putting words on the
Theology That Serves the Church
Writing theology is a sacred responsibility. When you put words on a page about God, Scripture, and the life of the Church, you are shaping
What Makes a Christian Ministry Book Actually Useful for the Church
Not every Christian book serves the Church well. Some are well written but disconnected from real ministry life. Others are full of passion but light
What to Do When You Feel Burned Out on Your Book Project
Burnout doesn’t usually arrive all at once. It builds slowly, quietly, between missed writing sessions and growing frustration. At first, it looks like fatigue. Then