Faith, for the Creatives

Being a Christian writing really nonchristian work

Though my faith is important to me, my work doesn't fit into the rules of that genre. If you've read books from the Christian market, you probably picked up on that 😉 Sorry, but my murderous psychopath protagonist isn't gonna go to church and convert. And yet, you will hear about my faith on my blog and social media if you stick around long enough. Here's why (and it's not some sort of "hide it under a bushel" cheesy answer).

for the Creatives

When to hire a ghostwriter

In my class Do You Have a Book in You? I don’t coddle. Just because you're taking the class doesn't mean you automatically get the "YES, you should write a book!" answer. Some people have a story but not a book. They don’t have a passion for the writing; they have a passion for the message,… Continue reading When to hire a ghostwriter

Musings

Blogmas, AOL, murder, and all the things…

How have you lovelies been? I've missed you! I was out sick (Boooooo) and then busy with birthday plans (Woohoooooooo), and now I'm slowly getting back into the swing of things. Last week I blogged about my birthday spy mission, so I figured I'd save my "I was sick" explanation until this week. But I… Continue reading Blogmas, AOL, murder, and all the things…

for the Writers

10 writing experiments to avoid

My friend was going to do a writing experiment, but was worried I as her writing coach wouldn't approve. So I sent her a comprehensive list of all the experiments I disapprove of. If you're thinking of experimenting with your writing, here's a cautionary look at what experiments to avoid.  Oh no, you’re doing an… Continue reading 10 writing experiments to avoid

Musings

The first paid gig

Some of you have been following my writerly dream for a long time. Some of you are just now introduced to me (hi, I'm Amy, nice to meet you lovelies). There was the time I finally admitted to the Facebook world that I want to be an author, and then shortly after that I got… Continue reading The first paid gig