How Writers Can Reach Their Goals in 2026: A Faithful, Practical Approach

From Edie: Learn how writers can reach their goals in 2026 through faith-filled planning, practical habits, and realistic steps that support long-term growth and consistency.

How Writers Can Reach Their Goals in 2026: A Faithful, Practical Approach

by Tim Suddeth @TimSuddeth

And we’re off. New Year's Day has just passed, and a brand-new year stretches ahead of us. All our dreams, hopes, and plans are possible in the new year. What would you like to happen in your life most this year? Did you make resolutions this year? Or are you like me, you have so many plans already on your plate that you don’t have room for anymore.

Instead of annual resolutions, which are great, I shoot for daily ones. They’re hard enough for me to work through. And the self-disappointment I feel when on January 11, I inevitably realize I’m horribly behind on my resolution isn’t as bad. Instead of scrapping the whole resolution for the year, I make little tweaks.

Is Being an Author Still Worth It in 2026? A Hopeful Perspective for Writers

From Edie: Is pursuing a writing career still worth it in 2026? A thoughtful, hope-filled reflection for authors navigating industry change, setbacks, and the choice to keep moving forward.

Is Being an Author Still Worth It in 2026? A Hopeful Perspective for Writers

by A.C. Williams @ACW_Author

What are you looking forward to in 2026? 

It’s no secret that the whole world has been in a state of chaos for a long time. It was rough before 2020, but nobody was prepared for how chaotic and long-lasting the upheaval would be after the lockdowns ended. 

The whole world and market and industry has turned on its head. Nothing in the world of books is the same today as it was six years ago. Frankly, today it’s even more of a challenge to make it as a career author, and more obstacles keep presenting themselves. Visibility is more and more difficult. Prices keep going up. And audiences seem to care more about videos on their phones than books in their hands. 

Is it still worth it? Wouldn’t it be better to just throw in the towel and let artificial intelligence write for us? Is pursuing a career as a professional storyteller still viable in 2026?

Start Small in the New Year: A Grace-Filled Way for Writers to Rebuild Momentum

From Edie: Feeling discouraged after a hard writing year? Learn why starting small is a grace-filled, faith-centered way for writers to rebuild momentum, joy, and confidence in the new year.

Start Small in the New Year: A Grace-Filled Way for Writers to Rebuild Momentum

by Lynn H. Blackburn @LynnHBlackburn

This time of year, my social media feeds are full of big change energy, and I don’t hate it. It’s good to take time to evaluate what worked, what didn’t, and what you want to be different in the new year. 

For some people, the new year feels fresh and exciting and full of opportunities. 2025 was good to them and they’re riding the wave into 2026. 

But…if you're limping into January those posts can feel... heavy.

Biblical Encouragement for Writers: 31 Scripture-Based Truths to Strengthen Your Calling

From Edie: Biblical encouragement for writers through 31 Scripture-based truths that address fear, doubt, weariness, and calling—helping writers rely on God’s strength, not their own.

Biblical Encouragement for Writers: 31 Scripture-Based Truths to Strengthen Your Calling

by Edie Melson @EdieMelson

I'm on social media a good bit, and one of the things I'm seeing more and more of is lists of encouragement and affirmations. These are things that are supposed to help us when we believe these truths about ourselves. 

The problem with most of these is that they're based in MY strength and ability. If I've learned anything the past few years, it's that without God, there's no making it through. 

Thankfully, I don't have to walk this life relying on my own abilities. God is with me—through the good times and the bad ones. 

How Writers Can Simplify Social Media Without Burnout: A Faith-Centered Approach

From Edie: Feeling overwhelmed by social media? Learn how writers can simplify their online presence, avoid burnout, and build sustainable rhythms by putting faith, focus, and purpose first.

How Writers Can Simplify Social Media Without Burnout: A Faith-Centered Approach

by Samantha Evans Tschritter @LoveSamEvans

At the age of twenty-seven, I worked as a youth director for a church in Oregon. One particular day, I fielded a variety of phone calls and stared at the notes I’d taken—a to-do list with branches reaching to various margins. The pastor, parents, teens, and leadership team all had differing beliefs of what my job description should be. 

Frustrated, I tossed my pen onto the legal pad and wondered when I stopped trusting Jesus as king of my time. 

How Writers Can Protect Their Legacy: Essential Steps to Secure Your Creative Work

From Edie: Learn how writers can protect their legacy by securing intellectual property, organizing digital assets, and preparing trusted access for the future. Discover essential steps to safeguard your creative work and ensure your words remain available long after you're gone.

How Writers Can Protect Their Legacy: Essential Steps to Secure Your Creative Work

by Robin Luftig @RobinLuftig

Watch an author’s eyes light up when you ask them about their work. They’ll talk about what’s published and what’s still growing on the laptop. They’ll tell you horror stories of rejection and tears of joy that were shared when a project was accepted. Sharing all aspects of their craft brings authors great joy. It’s often obvious… writing is not just what they do, it’s who they are. 

10 Commitments for a Stronger Writing Life: Renewing Your Calling and Creative Focus

From Edie: Discover 10 meaningful commitments that strengthen your writing life, renew your calling, and help you stay focused, faithful, and creatively grounded as a writer.

10 Commitments for a Stronger Writing Life: Renewing Your Calling and Creative Focus

by Edie Melson @EdieMelson

I love new beginnings. And in our family, this has been a year of renewal. One of our sons remarried after losing his first wife in a tragic accident. Kirk is fully retired and now actively working with me in my publishing endeavors. Even though my last publisher has closed the doors, my wonderful agent has helped me see the options I have to continue reaching people with the books God is planting within me. It feels like a new, and hopeful, season. 

So, as I approach this new year, it’s with more optimism than I’ve felt in a long time. I feel like this year is an opportunity to lean more fully into who God has intended me to be and where He is calling me to pour my effort.