Craft of Writing
Writing 101: Mastering the English Language
I was once asked for writing advice contextualized as, “If you could offer only one piece of advice…” Without hesitation, I responded, “Get a solid […]
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News & Announcements
Announcing our First MasterCraft Class—Voice: Finding Your Own, Your Narrator’s, and Your Character’s
This, the first class in our MasterCraft series will cover the topic of voice and will help you to find your own writing voice, as well as that of your narrators and characters. […]
Author Interview
Leaving Christian Science: An Interview with Lauren Hunter
We are thrilled to publish this interview with Inspire member Lauren Hunter, author of Leaving Christian Science: 10 Stories of New Faith in Jesus Christ. […]
Encouraging Writers
Sit Up and Write On
Christian writers are like messengers or prophets. We are to take what God has given us or taught us and share it with a needy […]
Craft of Writing
How to Have a Fantastic First Page
When I peruse my local bookstore for my next purchase, there’s a process I use to decide how to spend my hard-earned dollars. First, the […]
News & Announcements
Announcing our “Fast and Furious” Writing Contest
Following on from the success of our “Great Openings” contest, we are pleased to announce our “Fast and Furious” Writing Contest. If you prefer writing […]
Writing Tips
How to Write an Attention-Grabbing Title
Some say a title can make or break a book. I agree. A few years ago, I pitched a book on aging I called 60 […]
Rejection
4 Things Not to Do When You’re Rejected
Within a span of four weeks, I received rejection emails from three publications and two publishers. How did I react? I hid under my cozy […]
Contest Winners
Great Openings Contest Nonfiction 3rd Place: Never Far From Home by Mabel Ninan
Never Far from Home I opened my eyes and fought back the dread as I watched my husband pack his laptop. It was a typical […]
Contest Winners
Great Openings Contest Fiction Equal 3rd Place: A Thief’s Honor by Jasmine Schmidt
You’ll never amount to anything. You’ll drag us all down with your foolish ways. It’s your fault your mother’s tired. It’s your fault your brother […]