From the Archive
Five Steps to Building Your Platform by Michael Hyatt
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 […]
My Creative Journey
“You’re a writer you know.” My friend announced this on our drive to an Inspire workshop. “What makes you say that? I’ve painted murals for […]
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 […]
How to Blog Your Way to a Book Deal: An Interview with Allison K. Flexer
Anyone can start a blog, especially in this age of easily accessible technology and do-it-yourself websites. However, developing a marketable book idea that meets the […]
5 Reasons to Attend a Writer’s Conference
We writers tend to be solitary souls. We love hunching over our computers, pounding away at our latest and greatest WIP (Work In Progress). Normal […]
Overcoming Tech Fears: A Personal Voyage of Discovery (Part 2)
Once we create a website, the webby cave lights up with the flashlight of our writer’s resume. Stake that identification flag on our own little piece of the web […]
Insider Submission Tips from Focus on the Family’s Sheila Seifert
Focus on the Family’s director of parenting content, Sheila Seifert, wants to help writers prepare for submitting articles and increase their chances for being considered […]
The World’s Greatest Storyteller
This post was the winning post in our Blog-Excellence writing contest. Congratulations Malcolm! As writers, we study our favorite authors, and meditate upon why we find […]


