Finding time to write can be hard. Life is busy. So what do you do when those two worlds intersect? You find a way to write through the busy seasons. In today’s post, Janilise Lloyd, an author and a mom of two, shares how she discovered the key to writing during those times when life […]
5 Reasons Writers Should Attend a Writing Conference
If you’re serious about improving your craft, finding community, and advancing your writing career, one of the best things you can do is attend a writing conference. Whether you’re just starting out or have years of experience, stepping away from your daily routine to spend time with other writers can be a truly transformative experience. […]
Faith, Risk, and the Wise Men’s Journey
We love when our authors share the fascinating research and inspiration behind their stories. Today we’re delighted to feature award-winning biblical fiction author Lana Christian, whose Magi Encounters series brings fresh perspective to one of the most well-known stories in Scripture—the journey of the Wise Men. In this post, Lana takes us beyond the manger […]
Creating Characters Nothing Like You: A Suspense Author’s Journey
At Scrivenings Press, we know one of the biggest challenges writers face is creating characters who are nothing like themselves. In this guest post, suspense author Heidi Glick shares her story of stepping outside her own experience to write authentic law enforcement characters. From hands-on research to reflecting on her own perspective, Heidi shows how […]
Birthday Thoughts
What do you want to be when you grow up? Where do you see yourself in twenty years (let’s be honest, none of us saw ourselves here when we were asked that back in 2000)? What are your short-term and long-term goals? Want to know a secret? It’s my birthday. While many people probably evaluate […]
New Year, New Word
A big trend for the last few years is to pick a word. One word. A single word that encapsulates everything you hope to focus on and accomplish for the whole 365 (366 this year) days. It sounded impossible to me. How did one sum a whole year up in a single word? But last […]
Learning and Growing
“I’m bigger now.” My three-year-old son stands on his dining chair, having refused his booster seat. “But I’m still little, too.” I know exactly how he feels. I have two books published. That’s something I wasn’t sure would ever happen, though it was always a dream. Some days, it still doesn’t feel real. But it […]
A SEASON OF THANKSGIVING
In this season of thanksgiving, I want to thank Kathy Cretsinger and the editors with Mantle Rock Publishing for their hard work as they helped make the manuscript for Meadow Song ready for publication. November 20, 2019, marked the anniversary of the release of Meadow Song, my first published novel. I’m also thankful that […]
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