Tami Nantz is the Communications Director for The Andy Andrews Group and lives in Greenville, South Carolina, with her husband John and their two German Shepherds.
She began her writing career as a political commentator and activist and has spent more than two decades writing across multiple genres. Tami has ghostwritten for New York Times bestselling authors, contributed work featured on the Jerry Jenkins website, and interviewed prominent voices including Andy Andrews, Vince Flynn, Dinesh D’Souza, and Katie Pavlich, as well as numerous sitting Members of the U.S. House and Senate. Her work has included news coverage, book reviews, human-interest stories, educational and opinion pieces.
Tami is also the author of This Isn’t the Life I Prayed For, a study of the Book of Job written for those navigating unexpected hardship and enduring faith. She continues to produce her own work for publication, blending clear teaching with thoughtful storytelling.
When she’s not writing or editing, Tami can usually be found reading a good thriller or hiking with her family.
This piece breaks down the essential steps of editing and revising, guiding you to transform rough drafts into polished, impactful work. Whether you’re working on a school essay, an important email, or a personal project, you’ll find practical advice to refine your words and make them shine. Discover the difference between revising and editing, and see how a fresh perspective can take your writing to the next level.
Picture yourself at your annual office Christmas party. Chances are, you wouldn’t chat with your CEO the same way you’d share a laugh with your closest friend over eggnog, right? Writing works the same way. The way you craft your message should shift depending on who’s on the receiving end. Whether you’re sending out a business report, penning a heartfelt letter to your mom, or putting together a lesson plan, understanding your audience is the secret sauce to getting your point across effectively. But how do you know what works best for each type of reader?
You’ve got what you believe is a great idea for a nonfiction book. Your research is done, creativity is flowing, and you’re as ready as you’ll ever be to start writing. But there’s one little problem—you know you need to put some sort of plan in place before you begin, and you’re no fan of outlining.
“Show, don’t tell” is the golden rule of storytelling. Get it right, and you’ll have readers eagerly coming back for more. Fail to strike the right balance, and your story will feel overly descriptive, slow-paced, and detached.
There’s no way around it…if you want to write a story that pulls in readers, you must include compelling characters. They need to feel believable, mysterious, and relatable. But that’s difficult to pull off—one reason most stories are unpublishable.
I hobbled into my physical therapy appointment this afternoon feeling 90. I realized, as I sat there wondering why on earth I felt so terrible, I hadn’t taken so much as a sip of water all day — nor had I taken the pain pill I loathe. (and take as rarely as possible!)
If you’re confused about the difference between “voice” and “tone” in writing, you aren’t alone. Many writers conflate the two. Whether you’re writing a novel, a blog post, an article, a poem, or a term paper, it’s important to know the difference so you can communicate with readers in a way that resonates.
Leslie Anne Tarabella hosts this week’s show, featuring Tami Nantz, Wisdom Harbour’s Director of Communications. They discuss writing, traveling, Wisdom Harbour and the Life Skills Project, and much, much more!