Chip MacGregor, of MacGregor Literary Agency, will be the keynote speaker at the 2012 Write to Inspire Conference and he consented to guest blog this morning. Thanks, Chip! Here's his story. It's a long one, folks---but read to the end... Read More
Today wraps up our time with author and speaker Susy Flory. I hope, like me, you have all been challenged to learn/do something bold, to start an adventure. Writing can sometimes feel like the biggest adventure of all, but I think Susy is proof... Read More
On Friday, I had the privilege of introducing you to the awesome Susy Flory, click back to get an understanding of who she is. I promise you’ll be inspired! I’m always really curious about how and when people decide to begin writing... Read More
By Xochi Dixon “So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and steady, always enthusiastic about the Lord’s work, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless.” 1 Corinthians 15:58, NLT Thank You... Read More
Alright, Inspire, we are in for a treat today! Because today we’re going to get to know one of our speakers for the July Write to Inspire conference! I can’t even contain myself! Susy Flory is one of those people that you meet and... Read More
Critique groups are the backbone of Inspire. Where the magic happens. Where inspiration, perspiration and determination face the music. Where writers discover their work is brilliant or fit for the compost heap. It's like a twice-a-month American... Read More
One of the greatest benefits of membership in Inspire Christian Writers is our local critique groups. In these groups our writers present the fruit of their labor to several other writers for the honest truth, the constructive feedback necessary... Read More
Today, we have a guest post by Rebecca Livermore. I met Rebecca through the Platform Launch Team and have enjoyed getting to know her through our interaction and through her fantastic blog, Professional Content Creation. Before you peruse her... Read More
Attend a writers' conference or read a book on craft and you'll receive this advice: "If you're serious about writing, join a critique group." The first time I heard this I thought, You want me to let someone read my writing and tell me it's... Read More
When I began to write seriously, I knew I had a lot to learn about the craft. I also knew I would need to grow in my knowledge of the publishing industry. What I didn't expect was that God would use my passion for writing to build my character. I... Read More