Inspira Literary Solutions

02/05/2025

: Make writing a daily habit. Even a few words each day add up and improve your skills over time. For example, set a goal to write at least 200 words every day, no matter what.

01/01/2025

Happy New Year from the Inspira Team!

12/30/2024

Many people (myself included) love to take this annual opportunity for an organizational and motivational reset. More and more, though, I realize the need, too, for a regular spiritual reset—not just a clean-up of my food intake and cluttered personal spaces (and a kick in the pants to get back to an exercise routine). No, I also need a clean-up of my internal dialogue and all-too-often cluttered mental spaces, and a kickstart to the personal disciplines that will help strengthen my mind and soul.

Slow down. Be intentional. Remember to “be” and not just “do.” Read good books, including Scripture. Pray. Be reflective.

https://www.inspiralit.com/blog/reflection

12/25/2024

Merry Christmas from Inspira!

12/23/2024

Now, while you may be tempted to set aside your book promotion over the holidays, we suggest using this unique time of year to lean in: the holidays are full of unique opportunities to talk up your book and get it to as many eager readers as possible.

The holidays are full of unique opportunities to talk up your book and get it to as many eager readers as possible.

12/18/2024

Make your reader say "just one more chapter!"
End each chapter with:
• A question
• A revelation
• A decision
• A surprise
That's how you build a page-turner! 📖

12/18/2024

Chapter End Magic. End each chapter with:
• A question
• A revelation
• A decision
• A surprise
Make them say "just one more chapter!" That's how you build a page-turner! 📖

12/18/2024

🎭 Chapter End Magic, end each chapter with:
• A question
• A revelation
• A decision
• A surprise
Make them say "just one more chapter!" That's how you build a page-turner! 📖

12/18/2024

🎭 Chapter End Magic. End each chapter with:
• A question
• A revelation
• A decision
• A surprise
Make them say "just one more chapter!" That's how you build a page-turner! 📖

12/16/2024

Make the most of the holiday season! First, define what success will look like for you this holiday season. Will you finish a draft of your novel? Hit a daily word count? Meet a deadline? If you have never set a writing goal, this is the perfect time to start! When life gets busy and motivation flags, a clearly stated goal provides direction and reminds us of our purpose.

https://www.inspiralit.com/blog/holidays

12/13/2024

Thanksgiving has come and gone, and the holiday season is officially upon us! Here in the Pacific Northwest, candles are already warming windows and lights illuminating houses, staving off the gloom of the oncoming winter. But as magical as this time of year is, it also brings disruptions in our routines that make it hard to keep up our writing practice. So, as December kicks off, we encourage you to revisit your writing goals and plan how you will meet them.

https://www.inspiralit.com/blog/holidays

12/11/2024

"Said" is your friend! It's invisible to readers. Save powerful tags for powerful moments:
• Whispered
• Shouted
• Growled
Let your dialogue carry the emotion, not the tags.

12/06/2024

This enlightening guide by esteemed plastic surgeon Dr. Thomas Francel demystifies the plastic surgery experience and the common mistakes people make that lead to botched results. Dr. Francel makes the case that patient requests and poor selection of practitioners often play significant roles in adverse outcomes. He candidly reveals that even board-certified surgeons aren't immune to occasional unfavorable results, due to the constant evolution of surgical procedures.

Exposing Bad Plastic Surgery presents honest, frank, and authoritative information to aid consumers in making decisions about plastic surgery. Dr. Francel exposes the realities behind the surge of poor plastic surgery results, and offers strategies to avoid falling victim to such circumstances. His expertise combined with his candid, no-nonsense approach to a topic often obscured by sensational media portrayals should help readers—and their loved ones to whom they may recommend the book—avoid a “bad plastic surgery” result and a lifetime of regret.

www.exposingbadplasticsurgery.com

12/04/2024

Mix up your sentence length: Short sentences speed things up. Longer, more flowing sentences that wind their way through your narrative can slow things down and build atmosphere. Match your rhythm to your mood!

12/02/2024

So, you’ve published your book—or maybe even several—but the sales just aren’t coming in as you hoped. First off, know that you’re not alone. Most authors, even those who eventually become household names, start with slow sales.

The good news is that there are things you can do, right now, to start building momentum. Here are some tips, encouragement, and strategies to help you reignite your passion and boost your book sales.

Find 8 tips on our blog!
https://www.inspiralit.com/blog/practical-tips-to-help-you-sell-more-books

11/29/2024

At the Heart of Generosity: What Jesus Actually Said About Money
By John Jonez invites you on a transformative journey into God’s purpose for your financial life. This world is filled with distractions, but perhaps none more powerful than money. Money is both a tool and a temptation, influencing our decisions, shaping our values, and, often, diverting our focus from where it should be.
Rooted in biblical wisdom, this book—designed for individual or group study—reveals God’s original design for our relationship with money, shedding light on the profound relationship between wealth and faith. At its core, At the Heart of Generosity explores how the human heart, when aligned with God’s purpose, finds freedom and joy through gratitude and generosity.

www.generousheart.com

11/27/2024

Try writing sprints! Write for 20 minutes, no editing, no distractions, no internet, just story!

11/25/2024

As the holiday season approaches, we at Inspira find ourselves reflecting on the profound gift of storytelling. This season of gratitude reminds us of the extraordinary courage it takes for an author to put words to paper, to share pieces of one’s heart with the world, and to persist in the face of creative challenges.

Every writer knows those moments of doubt—when the words feel clumsy, the message seems unclear, a plot seems impossible to untangle, and you wonder if anyone will ever want to read what you’ve just written. But then, and sometimes it may feel against all odds, things come together. These moments aren’t just victories; they’re reminders of why we chose this path.

https://www.inspiralit.com/blog/thanksgiving