From the Archive
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 […]
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 […]
Four Ways to Make Sure You DON’T Get Published
When writers are ready to submit work, look for an agent, or query a publisher, they usually hear a LOT about the various things they […]
Workshop Keynote with Sarah Sundin: Video Now Available
The video of September’s workshop keynote by Sarah Sundin, entitled “In God’s Waiting Room” is now available to view on inspirewriters.com. THIS VIDEO IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS OF INSPIRE CHRISTIAN WRITERS […]
A Writer’s Pal in Platform Building: An Interview with Thomas Umstattd
There are many writers who cringe at the mention of platform building and marketing strategies. But, with a pal like Thomas, writers can gain the […]
Crossing the Lines — An Interview with Jeanette Hanscome
Every nonfiction writer must identify their target audience when preparing a book proposal. Effective marketing requires authors to know their readers’ preferences and needs. Other […]
Does Passion Trump Talent?
“The boy pulled the fiddle from its hiding place inside the wardrobe, opening the tattered leather case with care. Placing the wooden instrument under his […]
How to Critique: The One Big Thing
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. […]
Six Pitfalls to Finishing Your Book
I open my laptop and turn it on. Little blue icons begin to appear down the right side of the screen. Those seven little blue […]




