Inspire Christian Writers – Equipping Writers to Inspire the World

Insider Submission Tips from Focus on the Family’s Sheila Seifert

June 8, 2017 3

Focus on the Family’s director of parenting content, Sheila Seifert, wants to help writers prepare for submitting articles and increase their chances for being considered […]

8 Obstacles to Writing a Successful Novel and How to Avoid Them

June 7, 2023 3

Writing a novel requires planning, strong characters, seamless integration of information, authentic dialogue, conflict, editing, research, perseverance, and a love for the craft. Avoid common mistakes and create a captivating narrative. […]

“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 […]

My Creative Journey

October 6, 2016 10

“You’re a writer you know.” My friend announced this on our drive to an Inspire workshop. “What makes you say that? I’ve painted murals for […]

Chasing Perfection

October 22, 2024 10

One of the Inspire Board Members recently sent an email containing a fantastic quote from Vince Lombardi. “Gentlemen, we will chase perfection, and we will […]

Research, Research, Research

August 11, 2021 Comments Off

As writers, we learn not to repeat words. We look for and cut out our favorite words when used too often. I have had many […]

Maximizing Your First-Time Writers’ Conference Experience

December 26, 2019 Comments Off

This is the second part of a two-part mini-series by two of Inspire’s Board members, in which they tackle the issue of introversion (among others) […]

Notice on pinboard: You are an excellent writer

What Inspires You?

December 14, 2017 4

Inspire: To fill with animating, quickening, or exalting influence. To take into the lungs in breathing; inhale Every writer knows writing is a solitary endeavor. […]