From the Archive
Writer's Journey
What Inspires You?
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. […]
Conferences
Dangling Carrots
I’m not one of those writers who feels comfortable promoting herself—of course, I haven’t had much to promote, so maybe that’s the reason. Due to […]
Contest Winners
Memories Contest Joint Winner: “Not Billy Bob Thornton and the Raw Fish” by Malcolm Mackinnon
The waitress looked at me, confused. She raised her hand as if to say, “Wait there,” before disappearing into the small ramshackle café. I glanced at Donna, […]
Contest Winners
Prompt and Perfect Contest Winner: “The Intercession” by Debra Celovsky
She awakened slowly, turning wearily to see early light framing the edges of the window blinds. Her eyes were red and swollen. She had lain […]
New Year
Our Most Read Blog Posts of 2020
January 7, 2021
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As has become our tradition, we begin the new year by looking at what our web site visitors were actually reading on the Inspire blog […]
Author Interview
From Blog Posts to an E-Book: An Interview with Dr. Andy Wood
December 12, 2013
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Dr. Andy Wood is an author, professor, church leader, consultant, evangelist, and seminar leader. In every role, he has pursued a philosophy he refers to […]
Getting Published
When Your First Manuscript is Rejected: An Interview with Anne Baxter Campbell
July 2, 2014
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Many writers know what it feels like to receive a rejection letter after submitting articles or proposals. A smaller portion of us have completed manuscripts […]
Craft of Writing
Finding Your Writing Voice
At every conference I’ve attended, the process to find your unique voice has been hammered into my head like a railroad spike. The question is, […]
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 […]
