by Lindsey Brackett @LindsBrac One of my most-often asked questions when I post about books I’m reading is “Can you teach me to read like a writer?” While it’s not always necessary to read with a writer’s mind—after all the comparison trap and the what if? trails can derail you…

by Alycia W. Morales @AlyciaMorales Here are 21 summer adventures to go on that will inspire your writing: The beach Listen to the ocean waves crashing on the shore. Smell the salt air with the tint of fish and sunblock. Feel the sand beneath your toes. Crack open the cold drinks…

by Katy Kauffman @KatyKauffman28 I wanted to see what they would say. In the small groups I’ve been a part of, I wanted to hear how the group members would discuss the topics and verses in the Bible studies we were using. Sharing our stories and insights gave us a…

by Edie Melson @EdieMelson Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, certain that God is appealing through us. 2 Corinthians 5:20 I’m constantly amazed at how God chooses to use me in the work He’s doing in this world. It’s humbling and terrifying at the same time. I’ve been looking at…

by Rhonda Rhea @RhondaRhea “You’re going to cover that, right?” Standard microwave-operating question. It’s actually more command than question. And I don’t think the answer should ever be “no.” Especially if it’s a lasagna reheat. Heating uncovered lasagna in the microwave leaves a tiny-little murder scene. Still, through the years—more than…

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Phobias are an abnormal or irrational fear that a writer can use to enhance characterization and add conflict to plot. The fear is linked to something that results from a negative experience, shoving the character into obsessive behavior resulting in dread, horror, or sheer terror. To…