From the Archive
Chrome Hubcaps and Velvet Seat Covers
It was a muggy August afternoon when I walked into an auditorium where W.M Paul Young, author of The Shack, was telling stories to a […]
Overcoming Tech Fears: A Personal Voyage of Discovery (Part 1)
Navigating the web and the dark void of the Internet terrified me. Like hiking through a cave with spider webs brushing my face. I wasn’t a web explorer, I was a muralist […]
Sandra Byrd – An Inspirational Life of Writing and Wisdom
Best-selling author, Sandra Byrd, received her first rejection letter at the age of thirteen. Since then, her work has been featured in various publications and […]
The Inspire Community: Online
One aspect of the Inspire web site that was much commented-on in the past was the lack of community functionality. When we relaunched the site […]
The Cure for the “Perfect” Life: 12 Ways to Stop Trying Harder and Start Living Braver
If you’ve ever thought you might crumble under the burden of perfection (and who among us hasn’t?) you’ll want to meet my friends Kathi and […]
Demystifying Podcasts: A Beginners Guide to Podcasting
Writers who are looking to build their platform are frequently encouraged to start a podcast. Most are aware you can subscribe to podcasts on iTunes […]
Why Writers Need Critique Groups
Attend a writers’ conference or read a book on craft and you’ll receive this advice: “If you’re serious about writing, join a critique group.” The […]
A Recipe for Success in Writing and in Life
We all know the importance of using the right ingredients in a recipe so that it will turn out right. Forget one, and everyone knows […]


