Inspire Christian Writers – Equipping Writers to Inspire the World

“Edit”–A Four-Letter Word?

March 20, 2012 Comments Off

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

June 4, 2012 Comments Off

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?

January 19, 2017 6

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

October 29, 2012 Comments Off

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

September 18, 2022 12

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 […]

Old library with books and scrabble pieces on a table

Wasting Words?

April 16, 2024 2

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

July 2, 2022 8

“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)

March 14, 2019 3

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 […]