Inspire Christian Writers – Equipping Writers to Inspire the World

Writers, Why a Word for the Year?

January 25, 2023 8

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 […]

The Benefits of Writing with a Focus Group: An Author Interview with Joanne Kraft

March 26, 2015 1

Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work; If one falls down, his friend can help him up. But […]

How to Blog Your Way to a Book Deal: An Interview with Allison K. Flexer

October 10, 2014 3

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 […]

Editing Your Novel for the “Big Picture”

September 7, 2017 Comments Off

New writers often focus their first novel revisions on individual words or sentences. Some spend hours, hunting for the right word or trying to improve […]

Peer Promotion: How to Promote a Book in 7 Steps

May 1, 2015 3

Excitement is growing at Inspire. Several of our members have books coming out this month and many more books will be released over the next few […]

Fast & Furious Contest Flash Fiction Runner-Up: Wind in the Firs by E.V. Sparrow

November 29, 2020 Comments Off

Beneath the twilight sky, the wind howled deep within the rugged and unexplored forest. It clawed at the ancient fir trees until they bent at […]

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. […]