The following is a list of resources designed to help you achieve the most from your writing. Also, scroll down for tips on making your own marketing tools.  

Annual Conferences:

Murder in the Grove - Boise, Idaho, June 5-6, 2009

The Great Manhattan Mystery Conclave - Manhattan, Kansas, Annual Conference

Deadly Ink Conference - Parsippany, NJ, June 27-28, 2009

International Mystery Writers Festival - Owensboro, Kentucky, June 17-27, 2010

American Christian Fiction Writers - Annual Conference




Marketing and Promotion:

Christian Authors Network

We CAN Promote Our Books!



Books on Writing:
                               
                                    
   Building Believable Characters
   by Marc McCutcheon

From goal to motivation, Mr. McCutcheon's book guides   you through the process of building characters your readers will love.


 

     
     Getting Into Character
     by Brandilyn Collins

Take it from the pros...the acting pros, that is. This handy  book gets you inside an actor's head and teaches tips on learning from their winning  techniques.




   
   How to Write a Damn Good Novel
   by James N. Frey

Despite the title, Mr. Frey's book is one of the best books out there for learning the in's and out's of dramatic storytelling...the kind that keeps your readers turning pages.



 
      
      Self Editing for Fiction Writers
      by Renni Browne & Dave King

  Can't afford to hire an editor? This book offers practical tips to help you polish your manuscript until it shines.



 
   
   Plot & Structure
   by James Scott Bell

Got great characters but still get the feeling there's something missing? It's all about the plot! Learn what it takes to create a riveting storyline built on a solid plot structure.




    Stein on Writing
    by Sol Stein

There's a reason so many writers name this book a "must have." Learn his winning techniques for crafting a KILLER story.




   The First Five Pages
   by Noah Lukeman

You've heard it time and again...the opening doesn't grab me. Mr. Lukeman teaches the importance of the first few pages--where the reader (or editor) either decides to keep reading, or to put the book down.



Tricks and Tips - I've learned some simple techniques for making my own marketing tools. Here are a few:


          Bookmarks - View Sample

         
         Free Business Card Templates


        
          Post Cards - Coming Soon


And finally. . .Handy Hints that have absolutely NOTHING to do with writing.