Debut novelist Deena Adams joins us today to share the heart behind her storytelling and why she writes the kinds of stories she does. In this guest post, she explores Christian fiction about real-life struggles and how faith-filled stories that don’t shy away from pain can offer readers hope right in the middle of life’s […]
A Writer’s Guide to Finding Stories in Everyday Life
Where do story ideas really come from? For many writers, inspiration doesn’t arrive in quiet moments at a desk. It shows up in unexpected conversations, chance encounters, and everyday experiences that linger long after the moment has passed. In this delightful author guest post, you’ll discover how Scrivenings Press author Sharon Carpenter gathers story seeds […]
Big Reading Life, Small Budget? 5 ways to find and read good books when money is tight
If you love to read, you already know how quickly books can add up. One turns into two, two turns into a stack on your nightstand, and before you know it…your budget is waving a white flag. If you love to read, you already know how quickly books can add up. One turns into two, […]
Why We Keep Buying Books We Don’t Have Time to Read
It usually starts innocently enough. You open your email, scroll past a few things, and then… there it is.A book. On sale. Calling your name. You tell yourself, “I’ll just take a quick look.” Five minutes later, you’ve clicked “buy now,” maybe once… maybe three times… and suddenly your TBR pile has grown again. Because […]
Celebrating Our Selah Award Finalists (And a Special 99¢ eBook Sale!)
There’s something special about a story that lingers long after the final page. The kind that stirs your heart, reminds you of truth, and leaves you thinking about its message days later. That’s exactly what the Selah Awards were created to recognize. Each year, the Selah Awards honor Christian fiction that not only tells a […]
Where in the World is Scrivenings Press?
Scrivenings Press will be on the move during the upcoming months. We are thrilled to have been invited to be on faculty and/or take pitches at some of the premier conferences in the Christian Publishing Industry. Here’s where you can find us: March 20-21–Liana will be teaching and taking pitches at the Mid-South Christian Writers […]
When the Bottom Drops Out: Researching World War II Fiction
Writing historical fiction requires more than imagination. It requires careful research and sometimes a willingness to change course when the facts don’t cooperate. In this guest post, Scrivenings Press author Terri Wangard shares how researching World War II fiction unexpectedly reshaped the third book in her Unsung Stories of World War II series. What began […]
Unsung Heroes of WWII Series eBook Sale
99¢ eBook Sale March 11-17 Step into the pages of history with Terri Wangard’s Unsung Stories of World War II series. For a limited time, the first two novels—Seashells in My Pocket and No Leaves in Autumn—are available for just 99¢ each. It’s the perfect opportunity to begin this inspiring wartime romance series before continuing […]











































































































































































