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15 Ways to Believe in Yourself Again
We all feel like impostors. But your work is worth it and worthy, so keep going after you read this blog post.


What Does the Book of Daniel Have to do with Teens?
So you stuck the book of Daniel in a high school. Why? Here are ten reasons why the dude from Babylon has something to say today.


BLAZE: The story of the name change
My editor changed the title of my debut a month before it released for pre-order. And I am so happy he did.


Why Writers Need Breaks
Almost every occupation offers vacation time. So why do freelance writers never seem to have breaks? Here's why you need a Sabbath.


5 Truths for Every Christian Writer
Being a Christian writer is tough. Here's some encouragement for those called to write.


Five Reasons to Make a Book Spotify Playlist
As writers, we procrastinate. Might as well make good use of that time through creating a Spotify playlist for our books.


When to Put Your Foot Down (in Editing)
It's a tough call to know when to accept the advice of an editor and when to tell and editor no thanks. Here are some things I've le


Christian Fiction Needs More Divorce
Hope Bolinger talks about what it means to keep Christian fiction realistic without forfeiting integrity or authenticity.


Into the Den
Hope Bolinger talks about her inspiration behind her debut book "Den."


Slogging Through That Sequel
Book two almost never lives up to book one. So how do you write it anyway?
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