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Recommended by Amy Lynn Simon

Regina Cyzick Harlow
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My life as a misfit Mennonite Hippie. Regina has the most unique story of finding true community amid vastly different family backgrounds!

Pursuing Otium Sanctum
By Cara Ray
That's just a fancy way of saying holy leisure. Cara is a wonderful writer! You will find her posts both beautiful and spiritually encouraging.

Prayer Empowered Writing
By Jenn Soehnlin
Encouragement to grow in your faith and your prayer life as you write the words God has called you to write.

Grace in Every Word
By Cheryl Balcom
Seeking the Living Word in every written one. Cheryl does a wonderful job encouraging us out of perfectionism and into the truths of God's Word.

The Writers' Bloc Podcast
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Where Christian women grow in the art and heart of writing — craft, community, and the teaching archives to help you write with clarity, edit with confidence, and steward your calling well. The Writers' Bloc is an amazing community of Christian women writers who want to grow in the art and heart of writing. We were created for community! I know you'll find this one to be a blessing.

In the Vine
By Amber Thiessen
For the Christian woman who juggles much yet longs to live faithfully in all things — reflections, resources, and reminders to abide in Christ.

Deb Alexander
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Words to settle your head and your heart, and to encourage you as you navigate a hard season in your marriage with resilience and grace.

Writers Circle
By Will Parker Anderson
I'm a writer + speaker, here to help you clarify your calling and live with wonder. Also an editor at Penguin Random House. Follower of Jesus. Great practical help for Christian writers!

Writing Off Social
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We help female Christian writers grow and nurture their audience without social media.

Jokien with Tolkien
By JRR Jokien
Jokien with Tolkien delivers regular laughs and lore from J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings." Upgrade to a paid subscription to join the Extended Edition, a community of Tolkien lovers going even deeper into the wonders of Middle-earth together! If you're a Christian and a LOTR fan, this is a fun place to get your Tolkien fix.

Sparkle on Substack
By Claire Venus ✨
Master Substack, write, build your DREAM business with joy! Global Top 10 Publication. Twice monthly space holding (co-working, workshops). Weekly chats, podcasts. Bespoke membership to help you stay creative, build & grow in business & on Substack! 💫 Great resource for how to use Substack as a writer.

The Mending
By Kristin Vanderlip
Contemplative (sometimes confessional) essays and invitations exploring faith, creativity, and the art of healing a wounded heart.

The Soul Minimalist
By Emily P. Freeman
Continuing the conversation about discerning our next right thing in faith, work, and life for those who want to move beyond the pro/con list with NYT Bestselling author and spiritual director, Emily P. Freeman. I've always loved Emily's writing and her way of using reflection to understand ourselves better.

Wield The Word
By Jana Carlson
Writing for God’s glory & the good of others begins with the Word of God. Join me for monthly inspiration, biblical encouragement, curated content, and practical tips for Christian writers.