From the Archive
To Blog or Not to Blog?
As Christian writers, we fare well if we possess the wisdom to ask God for the strength and discipline needed to buckle down and type […]
The Benefit of Roundtables
We’ve been working behind the scenes to bridge the gap left by the cancellation of in-person workshops and conferences. We know you want to talk to fellow writers […]
Becoming a Better Writer is a Journey
“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 […]
7 Steps to Writing Great Book Reviews
Book reviews are intended to equip prospective book buyers with the information they need to make an informed decision about a particular book. A great […]
Go, Stay, Give: A Call to Obedience
I love the quote by Jill Briscoe: “You go where you’re sent, and you stay where you’re put, and you give what you’ve got.” God […]
Do Your Characters Want to Steal the Show?
Invite the characters of your present work into a room and ask them who the most important person in your novel is. Go ahead, I’ll […]
Write with Endurance
I’d spent untold hours polishing my prose until it shone like glass. “Nailed this baby!” Or so I thought. Then, I submitted my “baby” to […]
Mastering the Art of Crafting Effective Dialogue
The power of dialogue within the pages of a novel cannot be overstated. It’s through dialogue that characters come alive, relationships are forged, conflicts intensify, […]
My Toaster Hates Me: Four Ways to Unstick Your Writing
I’m convinced my toaster hates me. I place soft, fluffy bread into its yawning mouth, and I get a blackened lump of coal in return. […]


