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Community
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 […]
Writer's Journey
Write What God Called You to Write
The paycheck in my hand trembled as I giggled. The school actually paid me for doing what I loved … teaching! Deep down, the personal […]
Critique Groups
The Treasure of Critiques
March 24, 2011
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One of the most valuable benefits of Inspire Christian Writers is the critique group. It is the heart and soul of Inspire because it allows […]
Critique Groups
How to Critique: The One Big Thing
January 25, 2018
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There are a lot of theories about the best way to critique. The “sandwich” method is one of the most used, especially in Christian organizations. […]
Writing and Technology
Where to Put Those Words: Scrivener vs. Word
Where is the best place to write your masterpiece? There is the old standby Microsoft Word, and there are great programs like Scrivener. What should […]
Writing Tips
7 Steps to Writing Great Book Reviews
March 4, 2015
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Book reviews are intended to equip prospective book buyers with the information they need to make an informed decision about a particular book. A great […]
Marketing & Platform
Creative Marketing Part I: Becoming Known in the World
February 12, 2015
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Platform. Branding. Promotion. It’s about becoming known. Writers hope our books bring value or at least a joyful respite to our readers. But despite buckets […]
Spiritual Life
Writers, Why a Word for the Year?
You’ve heard it asked. What’s your word for the year? This inquiry is everywhere come late December—people blogging about it and posting their word (and […]
Writer's Journey
Just Too Busy: Backstory
June 25, 2011
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When Joanne Kraft walked into an Inspire Christian Writers critique meeting a few years ago, she brought with her a two-page article about her family’s radical sabbatical and […]
