Take the Risk—Write the Story: Overcoming Fear and Rejection as a Writer

From Edie: Henry McLaughlin know writing takes courage. He shares how writers can overcome fear, rejection, critique, and self-doubt to grow in their craft and confidently tell the stories they were meant to write.

Take the Risk—Write the Story: Overcoming Fear and Rejection as a Writer

by Henry McLaughlin @RiverBendSagas

Writing is risky. And not just in the sense of facing physical danger. Although I’m sure many writers did face physical danger at one time that stimulated or inspired them to write their story.

How Writers Can Rekindle Creativity and Fall in Love with Writing Again

From Edie: Struggling with writer burnout or lost motivation? DiAnn Mills shares practical ways to rekindle creativity, refresh your writing perspective, and fall in love with writing again.

How Writers Can Rekindle Creativity and Fall in Love with Writing Again

by DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills

Successful writers must maintain a fresh writing perspective, or their writing will fall flat. No getting around it. How do we climb back onboard the optimism train when we no longer have enthusiasm about our books, blogs, articles, poems, screenplays, or other forms of content? 

Dipping the Quill Deeper: How Theme Gives Christian Fiction Its Power

From Edie: Eva Marie Everson shares how theme gives Christian fiction its emotional and spiritual power—and discover practical ways to weave truth, purpose, and faith naturally into your storytelling.

Dipping the Quill Deeper: How Theme Gives Christian Fiction Its Power

by Eva Marie Everson @EversonAuthor

You’ve heard it time and again, that question prospective agents and/or editors ask. Namely, what is the theme of your work?

Perhaps you are unsure what theme, in literary terms, is. 

Why Christian Fiction Still Matters in an AI World

From Edie: Ane Mulligan shares why Christian fiction still matters in an AI world—and how faith-based storytelling can inspire, touch hearts, and point readers toward truth through authentic human connection.

Why Christian Fiction Still Matters in an AI World

by Ane Mulligan @AneMulligan

I see a lot of stories on social media that are clearly AI written. I'm sure you've seen them as well. The neighbor who picks up another's trash bin that falls over every week. The man who mows an elderly neighbor's front lawn. People leaving groceries on a porch, ringing doorbell, then leaving before the recipient can see who left them. 

All are kind acts I'd like to be true, but they aren't. However, they do one important thing: they inspire people to emulate them. That made me think of Paul, where he urged the Corinthians to imitate him (1 Cor 4:16) and again he instructed them to follow his example as he follows the example of Christ (1Cor 11:1). 

15 Bible Verses Every Christian Writer Should Pray Before Writing

From Edie: Discover 15 powerful Bible verses every Christian writer should pray before writing to invite God’s guidance, strengthen your calling, and bring purpose and peace to your creative process.

15 Bible Verses Every Christian Writer Should Pray Before Writing

By Edie Melson @EdieMelson

Writers today face more pressure than ever before.

We’re told to post more, publish faster, build platforms, learn algorithms, master marketing, and somehow still create meaningful words that matter. Add deadlines, discouragement, comparison, and the constant noise of social media—not to mention the competition of AI generated content. This struggle can lead us to a place where we’re writing from exhaustion instead of inspiration.

That’s why one of my only non-negotiable rules for writing is this:

Why Writers Should Never Make Smart Characters Act Dumb

From Edie: Why do readers stop believing characters? Zena Dell Lowe shares why writers should never make smart characters act dumb for the sake of the plot, and discover how character consistency strengthens tension, credibility, and reader trust.

Why Writers Should Never Make Smart Characters Act Dumb

by Zena Dell Lowe @ZenaDellLowe

Have you ever been watching a show where a character does something so obviously wrong that you actually say out loud, “Wait… what are you doing!?”

Homonyms, Homophones, and Homographs: How Writers Can Tell the Difference

From Edie: Confused by homonyms, homophones, and homographs? Lori Hatcher shares the differences, why they matter for writers, and how to use these commonly misunderstood words correctly in your writing.

Homonyms, Homophones, and Homographs: How Writers Can Tell the Difference

by Lori Hatcher

I learned about homonyms in sixth grade. According to my English teacher, homonyms are words that are spelled or sound the same, but have different meanings. One of my favorite writerly T-shirts displays three homonyms in large letters on the front: THEIR, THERE, and THEY’RE.

Easy peasy, right? 

Except, in the decades since my middle school education, homonyms have apparently become more sophisticated. Now linguists identify several types of homonyms. Today I’d like to talk about homophones and homographs.