From the Archive
Behind the scenes with Keli Gwyn
First off let me say, Keli holds a very special place in my heart. She’s one of those rare friends that genuinely wants to help […]
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 […]
Get Serious! The Business of Writing
We creatives write for a number of reasons. A true writer writes because he or she has to. At times, our desire to create overrides […]
What Material Did You Acquire?
According to author Willa Cather, “Most of the basic material a writer works with is acquired before the age of fifteen.” Her words hit home […]
Great Openings Contest Fiction Winner: Clem’s Wish by Hannah Prewett
Chapter One “Emmett Walsh, don’t you dare cheat!” I called as I kicked off my shoes. I grabbed fistfuls of the heavy fabric of my […]
Writing 101: Point of View Basics
One of the most important decisions you need to make as a writer, especially when writing fiction or creative nonfiction, is deciding which point of […]
The Treasure of Critiques
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 […]
When You Don’t ‘Succeed’…
A show of hands, please? How many of you have ever claimed this “promise” verse? Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will […]
Police Work and Writers Have a Lot in Common
For the past twenty years, I’ve worked as a 911 dispatcher. In the beginning of my career, I worked the graveyard shift at a busy […]


