What it Means to Be a Christian Writer
A Christian writer differs from all other types of writers. We have been rescued from our sin by Jesus Christ, seek to live godly...
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Why Christian Writers Should Journal
Recently, I was deleting some old files off my computer hard disk. I found a file from 2006 that I didn’t recognize. It was...
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10 Spiritual Growth Steps for Christian Writers
Spiritually minded people write better Christian books and blog posts. The problem is, it is far too easy to stray away from the Lord....
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Wisdom for Christian Writer Moms
To my fellow mamas out there who want to write. I see you, and I hear you. You want to write and you want...
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5 Great Websites Christian Writers Should Visit
These websites are not in any particular order. They deal with a wide range of topics. Visit them to get inspiration for your personal...
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Christian Fiction Changes Lives
At the mere mention of Christian fiction (CF), many people ─ including Christians ─ roll their eyes. They don’t even give the genre a...
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5 Characteristics of Strong-Minded Christian Writers
When we become Christians, our minds are made new (Ephesians 4:22-23). That means we start evaluating our lives, our work, and our world in...
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Should Christian Writers Wait for Inspiration?
Should Christian writers wait for inspiration? No, not normally. “Waiting” tends to kill creativity and it is a barrier to completing work that God...
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When Christian Writers Face a Creativity Crash
There’s nothing quite like getting “the Call,” is there? Suddenly, the supernatural sweeps into your world, God’s voice is crystal clear, and you finally...
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J.R.R. Tolkien: Learning from His Life and Writings
J.R.R. Tolkien has had generations of readers. They are attracted by his magical stories and his wonderful way of telling them. The Hobbit, and...
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Is There a Place for Bodice Ripping in Christian Romance Novels?
Editor’s note: This guest post is by KT Bowes, a novelist who identifies herself as “An English lass in exile in New Zealand.” She...
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Spiritual Direction for Christian Writers
Christian writers do better work when they stay in contact with the Lord. That’s often easier said than done. We can hardly find time...
How to Eliminate Writing Distractions
Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone. But he refused to keep one in his study. It’s true. He feared it would distract him from...
The Best Places to Sell Your Christian Book
Everyone wants to make money from the book they write. Except for some Christian authors. Many of these don’t realize there is a direct...
Use Visuals to Turbo-Charge Your Christian Blog Posts
Did you know that 65% of the population are visual learners? It’s true, and if you write to inform or persuade, then you’ll want...
Why We Need More Christians in Journalism
During the first month of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, I volunteered to coordinate the media office of a Christian relief organization. My role...
12 Ways To Add Variety to Your Christian Blog Posts
What is the “unforgivable sin?” Bible students know there is only one such sin, and that is blasphemy of the Holy Spirit (Matthew 12:31-32)....
Christian Writers Must Tell the Truth
We live in strange times when it comes to communicating the truth. On one hand, we have leaders like President Biden who approves a...
Your Christian Writing Commitment Will Change You
Recently, I had a major disappointment with one of my writing clients. She is a gifted writer but lacked structure and focus. I took...
How to Start a Christian Blog Today
Christians have a call to spread the message of Jesus Christ. It extends to all, without exception. That call is found in Matthew 28:19-20....
5 Ways Christian Writers Can Make Extra Money
Writing a Christian book, but it is taking so long that you need money to continue? No one likes being put in that position,...
5 Essential Principles for Christian Writers
I look at your writing every day. Well, not exactly your writing but writing like yours. I have written 42 books (so far), and...
7 Steps to Writing a Christian Nonfiction Book
What is a nonfiction book? It’s any book about a factual topic like history, biography, theology, and science. It includes “how-to” and “self-help” books....
How I Wrote a Christian Sci-Fi Novel
In February 2016 at the Hollywood Bowl, my son, Brian, and I watched J.J. Abrams’ Star Trek reboot as the L.A. Philharmonic played the...
7 Ways Christian Writers Can Get Noticed on Social Media
“What viral marketing strategy can I use to promote my Christian book?” That’s the question a reader recently asked me. My answer was simple....
Does Your Writing Connect Readers to God?
Christian writers face a dilemma most other writers don’t face. They want to write for God, to honor him, yet at the same time...
Taylor University Fires Professor Over Free Speech Issue
Opinion by the Editor Christian writers have a particular interest in free speech issues. We see our unique voice suppressed in public forums. We...
How Christian Writers Can Confront Cancel Culture
Should Christian writers participate in cancel culture as part of their writing ministry? We’ve all witnessed it and perhaps taken part in it at...