From the Archive
How to Break the Andy Syndrome: Tips for Writing for a Magazine
I feel your pain, Miranda Priestly. Miranda is the perfectionist editor-in-chief of Runway, a top fashion magazine in The Devil Wears Prada. One morning she […]
Sandra Byrd – An Inspirational Life of Writing and Wisdom Pt 2
Sandra Byrd’s excellence of craft is respected by readers and fellow authors. In fact, Liz Curtis Higgs referred to Sandra’s first novel in the Ladies […]
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 […]
Prayer: The Foundation of a Writing Life
Years ago a friend shared with me that her co-worker always bowed her head to pray before tackling her workload. This simple act was the […]
Vision and Values: Key to Achieving Our Mission
An important part of our Strategic Planning session involved clarifying Inspire Christian Writers’ vision. To determine our vision, we asked, “What is it we want […]
When Words Changed a Kingdom
For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father’s family […]
How To Craft a Compelling Bio
You’ve written a guest blog, article, or short story. You’re ready to submit. Then you see the dreaded words: “Please include a short bio, no […]
The Art of Writing Romance Novels
A good love story keeps readers turning pages as they cheer for characters who struggle to overcome the obstacles that keep them apart. Yet not […]
Fast & Furious Contest Flash Fiction Runner-Up: Wind in the Firs by E.V. Sparrow
Beneath the twilight sky, the wind howled deep within the rugged and unexplored forest. It clawed at the ancient fir trees until they bent at […]


