I’ve written historical fiction, contemporary fiction, split-time novels, a children’s picture book, a YA nonfiction book, cozy mysteries, biblical novels, steampunk fantasy, self-help, memoir, and 365-day devotionals — and somewhere north of 75 books total. People ask me all the time: “What’s the secret?” There isn’t one secret. There are hundreds of small ones, gathered…
I’m sure all my fellow writers would agree that one of the questions we get asked the most is, “How do you write a novel?” Usually, that question comes from two places: First, readers are genuinely curious about how a story filled with fresh, true-to-life characters actually makes the leap from an author’s mind to…
Letting God Rewrite You One of the most beautiful—and painful—things about being a writer is the process of undoing. To do my best, I must give my all. Writers know this. We pour our hearts into pages, confronting both our deepest doubts and our greatest hopes. But something else happens in the process that goes…
My Love Affair With The Library By Tricia Goyer I first fell in love with the library when I was in 6th grade. My parents moved about two miles away from the local library and I would ride my bike there every day during summer. The librarians became my mentors and the books became…
Writer’s Desk with Jaime Jo Wright We’re so excited to have Jaime Jo Wright featured on this week’s writer’s desk. Jaime Jo Wright is winner of the Christy, Carol, Daphne du Maurier, and INSPY Awards. She’s also the Publishers Weekly and ECPA bestselling author of three novellas. Jaime works as a human resources director in…
Are you free Friday, May 22? I have some really exciting news. Join me for the Sister Circle Online Event! My friend Chrystal Evans Hurst is getting her sister circle together to help you take time to nourish your soul, challenge your mind, and choose to live. And… I’m joining her! There are…
These are 5 tips I use to stay motivated as a writer and to keep going when distraction or the business of life hit. I hope you find them helpful. I first started writing in 1994, I was only 22 years old and pregnant with my third baby. While sitting in the church nursery one…
24 years ago I took ONE brave step. I was at the Mt. Hermon Writer’s Conference, and I’d taken a workshop on article writing. I’d attended the conference wanting to write a novel, but article writing intrigued me. I jotted down a few ideas for articles, but didn’t think much of it. Then, the next…
Enter below for a chance to win a copy of Ginger Harrington’s Holy in the Moment! Congratulations to Suzanne W. who won a copy of Beth K. Vogt’s Things I Never Told You! Note: This post contains affliate links. I am a clean-desk wannabe. I have good intentions of organizational bliss in my office. Every year,…
What was your favorite book as a child? I read and re-read Little Women by Louisa May Alcott – and cried every time I got to the scene where Beth died.
Congratulations to Kathleen E Belongia who won a copy of Susan Meissner’s As Bright As Heaven! Please e-mail my assistant Christen (amy@triciagoyer.com) with your mailing address! Enter below for a chance to win a copy of Katie Ganshert’s No One Ever Asked! What was your favorite book as a child? The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton…
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