From the Archive
Surviving NaNoWriMo
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, or have removed all social media from your devices, you know the eleventh month is a BIG DEAL […]
Ginny Yttrup: an Interview by Lacie Nezbeth
Today we have a special treat for you–an interview with Ginny Yttrup, celebrated author of Words and guest speaker for the 2011 Write to Inspire […]
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 […]
Memories Contest Joint Winner: “My Life Spared” by Pete Cruz
Twigs, leaves, and rocks pressed against my helmet’s cracked face shield. I lay face-down, my vision filled by a macro view of the ground. I […]
What If … Coming Up with Writing Ideas
I recently shared lunch with a dear writing friend. The talk turned to our works in progress. “How do you come up with your ideas?” […]
A Word for the Weary: Preparing to Submit Your Devotions to The Upper Room
So you’d like to get published, or perhaps you need a breather from writing a novel. Try writing “a word to sustain the weary soul” […]
Dreams Interrupted
We all have cherished dreams and goals. We make detailed plans and then put in the time, effort, and sometimes money to make them happen, […]
How to Flesh Out Your Characters
Well-rounded characters are equally as important to a story as the plot. They are what makes a reader feel for what is happening in a […]
How to take an Introvert to a Writer’s Conference
With the coming new year, a new writing conference season is also approaching, so we thought we’d help prepare our readers with a few posts […]




