Sometimes writing isn't about awards and accolades. Sometimes, it's about scraped knees and sore muscles. How do we cope? By putting the tennis shoes back on.

Learn how the playground effect can help your readers go from dragging their feet to sprinting toward engagement. Convert passive readers to ride-or-die fans.

We all love strong characters. But how do they get that way? Through tough choices. How do we create tough choices? Janice tells us how in this great blog.

Blogging lets us connect with people who “get it”—people who love books, storytelling, words, faith, and the messy middle of learning how to live well.

Why do you write? A simple question with a complex answer, that opens doorways into a mysterious and creative life. Are you brave enough to step in?