From the Archive
How to Write an Attention-Grabbing Title
Some say a title can make or break a book. I agree. A few years ago, I pitched a book on aging I called 60 […]
Happy New Year 2018
Happy New Year! The end of 2017 saw a lot of wonderful and exciting changes for Inspire. Our newest (and incredibly accomplished!) Board members round […]
Leaving Christian Science: An Interview with Lauren Hunter
We are thrilled to publish this interview with Inspire member Lauren Hunter, author of Leaving Christian Science: 10 Stories of New Faith in Jesus Christ. […]
The Art of Writing Romance Novels
A good love story keeps readers turning pages as they cheer for characters who struggle to overcome the obstacles that keep them apart. Yet not […]
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 […]
My Tongue is a Pen (Part 2)
Public speaking is necessary if we want to market books and expand our platform. Last time, I shared five tools to prepare a well-crafted speech. […]
Six Pitfalls to Finishing Your Book
I open my laptop and turn it on. Little blue icons begin to appear down the right side of the screen. Those seven little blue […]
A Recipe for Success in Writing and in Life
We all know the importance of using the right ingredients in a recipe so that it will turn out right. Forget one, and everyone knows […]
Edits are Murder
Since writers are notorious for giving others advice, I thought it would be fun to dig up some of the most recycled tidbits on writing […]




