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 […]
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 […]
Writing Contests: Why I Still Enter Them
At Scrivenings Press, we love encouraging writers at every stage of their journey. One way many authors grow their skills and gain valuable feedback is through writing contests. Today we’re welcoming guest author Jen Dodrill, who shares her honest perspective on why she continues to enter writing contests—and what writers can learn from the experience […]
Writing Contests for Authors: NovelStarts & GetPubbed Now Open
Two Writing Contests for Authors Now Open at Scrivenings Press Have you ever dreamed of seeing your story in print but weren’t sure what the next step should be? Scrivenings Press is excited to announce two writing contests designed specifically for new and published authors of clean fiction. Whether your novel is still in progress […]
The Third Act Begins: Finding Purpose After the Children Fly the Coop
No one quite prepares you for the day the house grows quiet. The lunches stop needing packed, the schedules loosen, and the role that once defined every hour suddenly shifts. When children leave home, well-meaning advice often follows—join a gym, pick up a hobby, stay busy—but busyness doesn’t always heal the ache of letting go. […]
Writing About My Savior: Author Barbara M. Britton on Faith, Calling, and Christian Fiction
Every Christian author faith journey looks a little different—but each one bears the unmistakable mark of God’s guiding hand. In today’s guest post, Barbara M. Britton shares how her walk with Christ led her from learning Bible stories as a child to writing biblical fiction that brings the miracles of Jesus vividly to life. Her […]
Faith, Risk, and the Wise Men’s Journey
We love when our authors share the fascinating research and inspiration behind their stories. Today we’re delighted to feature award-winning biblical fiction author Lana Christian, whose Magi Encounters series brings fresh perspective to one of the most well-known stories in Scripture—the journey of the Wise Men. In this post, Lana takes us beyond the manger […]
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