From the Archive
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, […]
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 […]
The Joy of the Lord
In the midst of the storm, The joy of the Lord becomes your refuge where you not only survive the storm, But thrive through the […]
Michele Zumwalt: Bringing Hope and Healing through Testimony
In Ruby Shoes, Michele Zumwalt invites readers into her struggle to overcome prescription drug addiction. Michele gives readers hope that they too can overcome the […]
Become a Writer In Residence
Do you dream of uninterrupted writing time, surrounded by nature’s beauty? Would you benefit from living and writing for several weeks among a community of […]
Just Too Busy: Backstory
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 […]
How to Write for Chicken Soup for the Soul
Chicken Soup for the Soul has been sharing inspirational and motivational stories for over twenty years. More than 250 compilations have been translated into 43 […]
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 […]
My Tongue is a Pen (Part 1)
According to most studies, people’s number one fear is public speaking. However, authors can’t use fear as an excuse to opt out because speaking […]

