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Learn how to get published August 3-4, 2018Whether you are simply thinking about writing or seriously working to become a published author, Taylor University’s Professional Writing Conference offers you: • Inspiring keynote talks with best-selling authors Michelle Medlock Adams and DiAnn Mills plus publisher Karen Porter • Seminars on all phases and genres of writing and marketing fiction and nonfiction for …
WHAT IS THE BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS CHRISTIAN WRITERS CONFERENCE? The Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference, BRMCWC is the premier training and networking event for both seasoned and aspiring writers and speakers. This event allows participants the ideal opportunity to interact with editors, agents, professional writers and readers, offering outstanding workshops and continuing classes in a wide array of …
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Hey reader, ever wonder about becoming a writer? Writers are survivors. If in doubt, take a look at what is needed to reach publication. It’s a little scary, but if a person has courage and determination, they can reach their goals. If everyone on the planet was destined to be a writer, then everyone would be …
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Many people long to be a writer. They are avid readers and usually devour everything they can find on the printed page. The art of communicating through the written word fascinates them until they aspire to write. But with the interest comes many questions about the discipline. The following questions and answers may help with your …
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Many of you read my novels that are published by a Christian publisher. I’m often asked how my novels are different from a general market book, and my response is always the same: Novels are about strong characters who have a problem to solve. It’s all about character. But there’s more. A Christian novel is a …
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills I’m writing the second novel in a new series titled FBI – Rapid Response Series, and my heroine is a tough gal. While working on her characteristics, I discovered strengths and challenges. Her strong points are designed to help her journey through difficult situations. Some of her weaknesses will become victory points as she learns how …
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Our mothers are notorious for giving us advice about life. Sometimes their guidelines are appreciated and sometimes not so much. The older we grow, the smarter our mothers become. Quotes from mothers play an inspiring role in the lives of writers, and I think you might enjoy a few. “My mother had a great deal of …
Drop by during lunch and meet DiAnn Mills who will be teaching a session about “Mastering the Ability to Communicate Through the Written Word” at Barnes & Noble Houston Champions. Following the 12pm Writing Workshop, B&N will host DiAnn Mills for a signing featuring two titles from the ‘FBI Task Force Series’–DEADLY ENCOUNTER and her newest release DEEP EXTRACTION. As …
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills The word courage can be confusing. A soldier enlists courage by saving fellow soldiers’ lives. A teacher possesses courage when he/she chooses to teach in an inner-city school where gangs run the streets. A law enforcement officer shows courage when he/she refuses to take a bribe. A teen grasps courage to say no to drugs. A …
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills In creating romantic suspense novels, research takes me into areas I never dreamed. My goal is to know my character and how that person walks through life. What if I were the character? Ever wonder how much extra weight a Glock adds to an FBI agent? I’m kind of a lightweight, so that thought has crossed …
