From the Archive
“Edit”–A Four-Letter Word?
What do you think of when you hear the word “edit”? Manuscripts bleeding red ink, perhaps, coupled with the desire to weep, wail, or consume […]
3 Questions to Ask Yourself When You Get a Tough Critique
One of the greatest benefits of membership in Inspire Christian Writers is our local critique groups. In these groups our writers present the fruit of […]
What Material Did You Acquire?
According to author Willa Cather, “Most of the basic material a writer works with is acquired before the age of fifteen.” Her words hit home […]
Writer in the Wings
Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive […]
Summer Dreaming Contest Winner: How to Get Back in the Water
Congratulations Malcolm Mackinnon on your winning entry in our Summer Dreaming Writing Contest. “Will there be sharks?” My daughter’s question interrupted me as I gazed […]
Wasting Words?
How many times have we heard we are to make our writing tight? If you’re like me, it may be more than you can count. […]
Creating Gems of Inspiration, All for God’s Glory
“There is something delicious about writing the first words of a story. You never quite know where they’ll take you.” […]
Demystifying Podcasts: All About the Audio (and More)
Previously on “Demystifying Podcasts,” I discussed some podcasting basics. Today I’ll be looking at the essence of podcasts: the audio. But rather than discussing specific […]
What Should You Look for When Choosing a Writing Retreat?
So, you’ve decided that you need a bit of a break. We all do, at times. And a writing retreat seems just the thing for […]


