Glenn Howard White, Jr. (1944-2004)

It is with deep sorrow that we inform you that our brother in Christ, Glenn White, went home to eternity on November 27, 2004. Glenn suffered a heart attack while paddling off Oahu's shore with his friends from the canoe club. Despite the tremendous efforts of his canoe team and paramedics waiting onshore, Glenn slipped away from this earth and into the embrace of his Lord. His ashes will be scattered at sea by the twin islands of Mokulua off of Lanikai on the island of O'ahu.

We ask for your prayers upon his wife, Sheila, and their children and grandchildren. In addition to his family, Glenn leaves behind many friends who loved him and admired his love for the Lord. If you have a message of condolence or encouragement that you would like to pass on, you may do so by clicking here.

WriteToInspire.com will remain open indefinitely as that is what Glenn would've wanted. However, his weekly newsletter will no longer be visiting our mailbox as it has been every Friday. WriteToInspire was his personal ministry of encouragement to others as well as an extension of his love for writing and of the Lord.

When we last spoke, he was excited because Daily Wisdom had just printed a story that he had written and submitted. It was entitled "A Matter of Honor" and can be read at http://gci.gospelcom.net/dw/2004/11/10/. The article generated many unsolicited responses from people around the world who wrote to express how his story ministered to their lives and the damaged relationships they suffered with their parents. Many of them expressed how reading the article helped them to overcome their bitter feelings and traumas.

Glenn would want to encourage you to continue with your passion for writing and to give honor to Him who has given all Christian writers the motivation to write to inspire.

Welcome to WriteToInspire!

Self-Inspired Writersby Paul Mobley
Need a little inspiration? Don't look now but it could be closer than you think. Paul gives you some ideas how to fan your writing flame

Writers & E-groups by Robin Bayne
Belong to a writer's online group or forum? Is it a feeling of loaded down rather than downloaded? Robin has a few pointers how to evaluate your e-groups without guilt.

Walk on Water? by Kay Gibson
Feel like you've failed as a writer? Wonder if you'll ever write again? If you feel you're in a spot where it's sink or swim then Kay has a few encouraging words just for you.
coverBook Review: Writers in the Spirit by Glenn White
Need a nice gift book for a novice writer friend?If you do, then Writers in the Spirit by Carol J. Rottman, Ph. D. is a good choice. It's a good comfortable read written in the personal essay style with meditations and writing exercises at the end of each chapter.
Solutions to Eight Common Name Mistakes by Mary Lynn Mercer
What's in a name? Maybe a lot more than you think when you're writing fiction. Here are a few tips that solve the name game with fiction characters.
What Should Christians Write About?by Debra Jehonyak
Stuck for ideas about what you write about? There's a short answer and a longer answer. Here a few sure-fire suggestions to ignite your imagination.
Just Do It! A Pep Talk for Writers by Alyice Edrich
Here's encouraging help about getting past rejection and writing like a gold medal winner. And you can do it when you follow these simple steps to success.
heart.jpg Fantasy and the Heart of a Child by Bryan Davis
Bryan Davis is receiving rave reviews for his new book Raising Dragons (Dragons in Our Midst Chronicles, Vol. 1 and it's Christian fantasy fiction for young adults. Read what Bryan has to say about children and fantasy

compt01a.gif Ten Steps to Writing Devotionals by Velda Glick
Writing devotionals is easier than it looks. But here are ten simple steps that will help you write your best.

compt01a.gif Titles (and Subtitles) Sell Books! by Joni Hamilton
There's more to a book than its cover, that's true. But a great title will grab readers to buy what's inside your book.

Pen, Nib Dos and Don'ts for Writing Your Testimony by Marlene Bagnull
Here are a few tips for writing about your personal experience with God and life. Read this article and you'll learn how to write from your life like never before.

compt01a.gif Analyzing Magazines for Article Submission by Beverly Caruso
Sometimes rejection is about being in the wrong market. This article shows you how to search for the right magazine for your article. A must read if you haven't had success in the magazine marketplace.

compt01a.gif Help for Forming Critique Groups for Christian Writers by Marlene Bagnull
Ah, the thrill of publication victory is usually preceded by the agony of helpful critique. But Marlene shows you how to take the sting out of any critique group.

compt01a.gif Resolutions vs. Goals by Marie Disbrow
It's that time of year again. Time for making those well-meaning resolutions that don't seem to last. Is there a better way? Here are a few suggestions to make the coming year a success without guilt of fear of failure.

compt01a.gif The Joy of a Library Book Signing by Rita Gerlach
Marketing and promoting your book can be as close as your local library. Rita Gerlach shows you how and shares all the joy that accompanies local promotion.

  Writer's Block: God's Blessing? by D.L. Kim
Writer's block either becomes the writer's nemesis or the writer's friend. It's all about perspective. Here's an article that offers a different view of writer's block.

  How to Purge the Passive Voice by Joan Neubauer
Here's a little high tech wizardry to search and destroy those dreaded passive verbs. Now you can eliminate all the woulda-coulda-shoulda words that creep into every writer's prose.

coverBook Review: Grab a Broom, Lord... by Glenn White
Here's the occasional book review of a new book by Karon Phillips Goodman for the perfectionist in you.

The Committed Christian Writerby Marion Tickner
What does it really take to balance faith and art? Here's a few brief ideas to get you started.

The Christian Writer's Ten Commandments by Glenn White
The Ten Commandments provides useful principles and guidelines for Christian writers. Read this article then write your own guidelines for a successful writing career.

book03_bluecover.gifThe Journey of Journaling by Tom Gilbert
Life's a journey and a journal harnesses great potential for recording life lessons along the way. Tom Gilbert offers a few ideas for beginning your lesson book from life

How Do You Write Poetry? by A.K. Whitehead
Wanna be a poet? Here are a few practical steps for discovering the poet in you... with rhyme and reason.

Five Minute Miracles by Avril Harper
Don't have a lot of time to write? Learn how you can become a successful writer using five minutes to create literary miracles

The "Snowflake" Process for Designing Novels by Randy Ingermanson
Learn how to build your novel from an award winning novelist and physicist. Don't miss this great article!