Why Identity Is the Key to Character Development: How True vs. False Identity Shapes Every Story

From Edie: Discover why identity is the foundation of powerful storytelling. Learn how true vs. false identity shapes character development, drives conflict, and creates meaningful character arcs that resonate with readers.

Why Identity Is the Key to Character Development: How True vs. False Identity Shapes Every Story

by Zena Dell Lowe @ZenaDellLowe

There’s a lot of talk these days about identity. People are constantly saying things like, “I identify as….” But what does that actually mean? What defines a person’s identity? And more importantly for storytellers—why does identity matter so much in story?

10 Best Writing Tips for Christian Writers: Habits That Strengthen Your Craft and Calling

From Edie: Discover 10 practical writing tips for Christian writers to strengthen your craft, grow in discipline, and stay faithful to your calling. Build habits that lead to writing excellence.

10 Best Writing Tips for Christian Writers: Habits That Strengthen Your Craft and Calling

by Lori Hatcher

If I asked you, “What’s the best piece of writing advice you’ve received,” what would you say?

Today, in the spirit of collective learning, I’d like to share ten of my favorite random best practices for writing excellence. 

The Complete Guide to Self-Editing for Writers, Part 4: Final Revisions and Beta Reader Feedback

From Edie: Learn how to revise your final draft using beta reader feedback. Discover practical self-editing tips to strengthen your manuscript before submission or self-publishing.

The Complete Guide to Self-Editing for Writers, Part 4: Final Revisions and Beta Reader Feedback

by Henry McLaughlin @RiverBendSagas

We covered a lot of territory over the last few months. Now, we’re coming toward the end of preparing our manuscript for submission or self-publishing.

How to Overcome Writer Burnout and Depression: 10 Ways to Get Your Writing Passion Back

From Edie: Struggling with writer burnout or discouragement? Discover 10 practical ways to overcome depression, renew your mindset, and rediscover your passion for writing.

How to Overcome Writer Burnout and Depression: 10 Ways to Get Your Writing Passion Back

by DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills

No matter how dedicated we are as writers, depression and burnout can drag us to the bottom of a well filled with quicksand. I know you’re trying to grasp what seems to be lost, but the gray days weigh heavily. Whether you’ve written for two decades or two years, now is the time to get out of that rut and back into the writing game with passion and enthusiasm.

When You Feel Behind as a Writer: Trust God’s Timing and Your Calling

From Edie: Feeling behind as a writer? Discover biblical encouragement to trust God’s timing, embrace your calling, and move forward with confidence in your writing journey. 

When You Feel Behind as a Writer: Trust God’s Timing and Your Calling

by Edie Melson @EdieMelson

Do you ever feel like you missed your chance?

Maybe you stepped away from writing for a season that quietly stretched into years. Perhaps you started a manuscript you never finished. You may have even watched others move forward—publishing books, building platforms, finding success—leaving you feeling stuck, stalled, or forgotten.

It could be life just happened. Life does tend to ambush us when we least expect it—responsibilities grow, priorities shift, and unexpected circumstances demanded all our energy. Then, when we look back at our writing goals, it feels like we’ve fallen so far behind we’ll never catch up.

If that’s where you are today, you’re not alone.

7 Writing Mistakes That Hurt Your Story (and How to Avoid “Literary Leftovers”)

From Edie: Struggling with weak writing? Discover 7 common fiction writing mistakes—like head-hopping, clichés, and weak verbs—and learn how to avoid “literary leftovers” that hurt your story.

7 Writing Mistakes That Hurt Your Story (and How to Avoid “Literary Leftovers”)

by Ane Mulligan @AneMulligan

When I first started writing, it was so far removed from my school days, I didn't remember the "rules" of good writing. Today, we call those guidelines—back then, in the stone age, they were hard and fast rules. 

I joined an online critique group and quickly learned heard I was head-hopping and needed to choose a POV. I hadn't ever heard the term POV. I was told that in those dark ages, writers wrote omniscient. Omniscient is something God is. What did that have to do with fiction?

So, what does that have to do with leftovers? You want to offer readers your best—not leftovers.

Intentional Consistency: 8 Habits That Help Writers Stay Faithful to Their Calling

From Edie: Discover eight practical habits that help writers practice intentional consistency, protect their writing time, and stay faithful to the calling God has placed on their lives.

Intentional Consistency: 8 Habits That Help Writers Stay Faithful to Their Calling

By Edie Melson @EdieMelson

The idea of intentional consistency may sound too obvious to mention. But stay with me for a moment.

Life is incredibly busy. Most of us are dividing our time into smaller and smaller portions, juggling responsibilities, opportunities, and obligations. And when life gets crowded, writing is often the first thing to slip through the cracks.

But I’ve come to believe that writing doesn’t belong in the leftover spaces of our lives.