Digging Deeper at PENCON 2018

by Jenne Acevedo Our annual conference opened in Grand Rapids with keynote Robert Hudson, author of The Christian Writer’s Manual of Style. Although like a celebrity in our industry, Robert had a kind heart and encouraging message that instantly captured our...

Common Mistakes Of New Writers

by Kathy Ide Originally posted September 11, 2017 on kathyide.com. While new writers are filled with the best intentions, there are some common mistakes they typically make: 1. Unrealistic expectations. Writing seems to be the only art form in which beginners expect...

If in Doubt, Check It Out!

By Kay Coulter Just starting out as an editor? Are you ready to dive in? The opportunity is there for you, so what’s holding you back? You always made high grades in English in high school or college—so that’s all you need to get started, right? No, you...