The famous November writing challenge just changed hands — and nobody owns the sprint anymore. Here’s the nonfiction writer’s version: 30 days, one ugly first draft, and the simple math that makes it doable.
Stop Praying About Your Book and Start Writing It
Prayer is partnership with God — not postponement of obedience. Here’s how to tell when discernment has quietly turned into delay, and the simple shift that gets your book moving again.
Don’t Spend November Writing the Wrong Book
The nonprofit behind NaNoWriMo closed in 2025 — but the November writing tradition rolls on. Before you chase 50,000 words, run this one test.
How to Get Book Reviews on Amazon Without Breaking the Rules
Book reviews matter. A lot. They give a stranger something you cannot give her yourself: the opinion of someone who has actually read the book. But reviews are also one of the places where authors get themselves into trouble. They become so desperate for five little gold stars that they start looking for shortcuts. Don’t. The goal is not to … Read More
Book Cover Design Tips for Christian Authors
Design your book cover for a thumbnail, not a bookshelf. Most potential readers will first encounter your cover as a small image on Amazon, often on a phone. If the title disappears, the image becomes confusing or the whole thing turns into visual clutter, they probably won’t stop long enough to figure it out. People do judge a book by … Read More