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Spiritual Life
The Holy Call of Writing
Margaret Laurence was a Canadian author and co-founder of the Writers’ Trust of Canada. She once went to her doctor for a checkup and he […]
Writing for Children
The Joys and Challenges of Writing for Children
June 1, 2017
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When people find out I’m a children’s author, their response often goes something like this: “Oh, how fun! I have always wanted to write a […]
Getting Published
Sharing Your Painful Past with a Universal Audience
Many people have experienced God’s power, mercy, and redeeming grace in amazing ways. The Lord transforms lives as His people courageously testify about the things […]
Writer's Journey
Life’s Plot Twists
Writing is an adventure except, perhaps, when time escapes, the brain won’t cooperate, laundry is calling, dinner needs preparing, or distractions arise from everywhere. I […]
Writing and Technology
Overcoming Tech Fears: A Personal Voyage of Discovery (Part 1)
Navigating the web and the dark void of the Internet terrified me. Like hiking through a cave with spider webs brushing my face. I wasn’t a web explorer, I was a muralist […]
Contest Winners
Fast & Furious Contest Devotional Winner: Something New by Zanne Marie Dyer
Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the […]
Critique Groups
How to Critique: The One Big Thing
January 25, 2018
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There are a lot of theories about the best way to critique. The “sandwich” method is one of the most used, especially in Christian organizations. […]
Critique Groups
How Do Critique Groups Work?
June 7, 2012
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Critique groups are the backbone of Inspire. Where the magic happens. Where inspiration, perspiration and determination face the music. Where writers discover their work is […]
Encouraging Writers
For the Love of God, Give Yourself a Promotion
Maybe you haven’t been able to meet writing goals because you’re in a challenging season. Or maybe you believe self-imposed suffering pleases God.
There isn’t a single creature on this planet that God tells us to treat poorly. Why do we think the way we treat ourselves should be an exception?
For by grace you […]
