From the Archive
Offering Encouragement and Opportunities for Teen Writers
“Why mentor teen writers?” It’s a question I get asked a lot. Especially by other authors who are as busy as I am working on […]
Whispers in the Pews: An Interview with Chris Morris (Part 1)
Whispers is a collection of essays from 17 people, telling their stories of how mental illness has been handled by the church. […]
My Favorite Books on Writing—and Why
Lists of favorite books on writing are not hard to find. Most writers have a well-used selection they turn to from time to time for […]
Demystifying Podcasts: A Beginners Guide to Podcasting
Writers who are looking to build their platform are frequently encouraged to start a podcast. Most are aware you can subscribe to podcasts on iTunes […]
Writing 101: A Masterclass in 10 Quotes
“Never use abstract nouns when concrete ones will do. If you mean ‘More people died’ don’t say “Mortality rose.” ~ C. S. Lewis “A good […]
Matching Our Message to Our Audience
Match the Message As I was working in my home office, I heard my wife, Alean, shout from somewhere down by the kitchen, “Hey! No […]
Author Interview: Mary Beth Magee
Today we welcome Inspire Christian writer, Mary Beth Magee. Mary Beth, you started writing for publication when you were just a girl. Please share with […]
Get Serious! The Business of Writing
We creatives write for a number of reasons. A true writer writes because he or she has to. At times, our desire to create overrides […]
Finding Your Writing Voice
At every conference I’ve attended, the process to find your unique voice has been hammered into my head like a railroad spike. The question is, […]



