Blog 2026

For this week’s Throw Back Tuesday, we’re revisiting one of our standout articles from the archives. If you want to survive conference—and make the most […]

by Trista Herring Baughman Since I was young—probably around third grade—I knew I wanted to write children’s stories. I aspired to have a book on […]

By Kelley J. P. Lindberg A lot of non-writers assume writers are born with the fully formed, innate ability to evoke atmosphere from a few […]

by Deborah L. Brewer Your story’s been drafted, organized, focused, read by other eyes, and then polished. You love it! You want to start sending […]

Editor’s Note: Red herrings are one of the most powerful and most misunderstood tools in a writer’s toolbox. This classic article from our archives breaks […]

By Sam Knight The “narrative voice” is the way the story is presented. There are many ways to present a story. Sometimes a story, or […]

by Benjamin X. Wretlind You’ve probably heard the term “writing coach” tossed around in author circles, usually alongside editors, beta readers, and critique partners. The […]

by Deborah L. Brewer  It’s once again that time of year when avid gardeners study their catalogs in anticipation of the wonders of spring. Likewise, Pikes […]

Editor’s Note:  Welcome to our very first Throwback Tuesday! Each month, we’ll spotlight a standout article from our archives — a gem that deserves a […]

By Trista Herring Baughman Writing is essential to my being; even so, it often gets pushed aside due to more urgent tasks. Busy schedules, endless […]