From the Archive
From Blog Posts to an E-Book: An Interview with Dr. Andy Wood
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 […]
How to Have a Fantastic First Page
When I peruse my local bookstore for my next purchase, there’s a process I use to decide how to spend my hard-earned dollars. First, the […]
The Benefits of Writing with a Focus Group: An Author Interview with Joanne Kraft
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 […]
A Prayer for the Blank Page
“Almighty God, bestow upon us the meaning of words, the light of understanding, the nobility of diction, and the faith of the true nature. And […]
Wasting Words?
How many times have we heard we are to make our writing tight? If you’re like me, it may be more than you can count. […]
Great Openings Contest Nonfiction Runner-Up: Temper the Wind by Brenda Wilbee
Where are the trees? I shift into first, then bump slowly across the cattle guard into Meteor Ranch. I tap the brakes and stare in […]
God is Never Late
Heard of late bloomers? I have, all my life, because I am one. Social skills came slow and late. Likewise learning how to deal with […]
Our Most Read Blog Posts of 2020
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 […]
Offering Encouragement and Opportunities for Teen Writers
“Why mentor teen writers?” It’s a question I get asked a lot. Especially by other authors who are as busy as I am working on […]

