Inspire Christian Writers – Equipping Writers to Inspire the World

How to “Write Tight”

February 8, 2018 2

Editors continually tell us writers that we need to learn how to ‘write tight.’ What exactly, does that phrase mean? How can authors like ourselves […]

Chasing Perfection

October 22, 2024 10

One of the Inspire Board Members recently sent an email containing a fantastic quote from Vince Lombardi. “Gentlemen, we will chase perfection, and we will […]

5 Steps to Stronger Point of View

August 3, 2015 2

POV – Point of View. Three little letters are the bane of every new writer’s journey. If we were writers forty or more years ago—now […]

God’s Calling to Write

September 19, 2014 Comments Off

God’s Calling to Write was written by Kathy Ide and used by permission from the author. “You shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come […]

Becoming a Better Writer is a Journey

July 18, 2019 4

“We’d like to publish your devotional.” My heart did a cartwheel when I read those words on a postcard from The Upper Room editor. I […]

Great Openings Contest Nonfiction Winner: Prayed Upon by Amy Nordhues

August 17, 2020 4

Ch 1 The Office Visit It had been seven long years since I’d found myself back in that office. The blinds were drawn, as they […]

Watch Movies Like a Writer

August 31, 2017 1

Want to be a better writer? Want more readers to say, “I couldn’t put your book down?” Here’s an easy way to learn to write […]

Voice, Houses, and Other Fun Stuff

November 17, 2016 Comments Off

Saturday, November 12, Inspire Christian Writers held its quarterly workshop. After a fun mixer, we had two breakout sessions. I attended the Advanced Writer Workshop […]