Craft the Next Great Christian Story.
We help Christian writers enthrall readers with honest storytelling that depicts both beauty & brokenness.
Take our quiz to discover where you need to grow to be able to delight and impact readers.
The Story Embers Principles
Writing Is a Craft
Five-star stories don’t happen overnight. You don’t need get-rich-quick schemes shoved in your face. You need training and support that sets you up for the long haul.
Storytelling Must Be Genuine
Novels should be about more than a faith-based message. Storytellers honor God by imitating the way He tells stories, not by bland sermonizing.
Quality Matters
You don’t need beginner’s advice you’ve read on a dozen other blogs. In everything we do, we seek to provide a unique perspective on melding robust faith with exceptional craft.
Our Process for Helping Storytellers
Step #1: Diagnose Your Biggest Weakness & Get Resources to Overcome It
When you don’t know where to focus your energy, improving your storytelling can be difficult. That’s why we created the Writing Weakness Quiz. It identifies which area of writing you struggle with the most and then matches you with resources designed to help you strengthen that skill.
Meet Your Guides
We’re a group of outside-the-box thinkers who want to help you ask tough questions through stories that are rich with meaning.
Brianna Storm Hilvety
Content Director
Professional Editor
Lifetime Member of Hope*Entrepreneurs
Mariposa Aristeo
Public Relations Director
Author of Sons of Day & Night
ACFW First Impressions Finalist
Daeus Lamb
Summit Host
Author of God of Manna
Founder of Excelsior Writing School
Step #2: Join Our Commitment to Excellent Storytelling
Shortly after founding the site, we published the Christian Storytellers Manifesto in order to…
- Declare our resolve to aim for excellence instead of being content with subpar literature.
- Offer a different perspective on the standard we should use to judge our proficiency as storytellers.
- Unite like-minded writers to support each other and elevate the quality of Christian fiction.
Join the movement by reading our 15 resolutions and signing the Christian Storytellers Manifesto today.
Step #3: Grow Through the Blog
Every second Monday of the month, we publish an article that discusses the intersection of faith & fiction, how to cultivate effective writing habits, or other advice that helps Christian storytellers like you hone your creative gifts. Below are a few of our recent posts.
Our Final Chapter
Dear Story Embers Community, After much thought and prayer, we’ve decided that Story Embers will be closing its doors. This has been a difficult conclusion to reach, but we want to share it with you honestly and gratefully. Although our team is stepping back,...
Why Consequences Are the Answer to the Plot vs. Character Dilemma
Which is more important: characters or plot? Writers have been locked in that debate for centuries. Plot-oriented writers argue that conflict engages readers. But character-oriented writers insist that readers only care because they relate to the characters. The...
How Parents Can Build Sustainable Writing Habits
Writing at any stage of life can be difficult. Some stages present especially complex challenges, like raising children. Your time, resources, and even your body (if you’re nurturing an infant) are no longer your own. How do you craft characters and plots when you’re...
Our Final Chapter
Dear Story Embers Community, After much thought and prayer, we’ve decided that Story Embers will be closing its doors. This has been a difficult conclusion to reach, but we want to share it with you honestly and gratefully. Although our team is stepping back,...
Why Consequences Are the Answer to the Plot vs. Character Dilemma
Which is more important: characters or plot? Writers have been locked in that debate for centuries. Plot-oriented writers argue that conflict engages readers. But character-oriented writers insist that readers only care because they relate to the characters. The...
Step #4: Get Intensive Training Through Our Annual Summits
Every year we host a virtual writing conference where we take a deep dive into the connections between faith and craft. Join our next summit to heighten your skills, or peruse the recordings of our first four summits below.
Don’t Settle for Second-Rate Storytelling
We’re not here to tell you that great storytelling is effortless or that one weird trick will solve all your problems (it won’t).
Instead, we’re here to equip you with training and support so you can write stories that make a difference.
Are you ready to take the first step?
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