A Muse: Anistemi Publishing's Blog for Christian Creatives

Destroying Deception: The Discerning Author

By: Jordan Foster Published on: 27/11/2025

Good writers are also good readers—but not every great book points toward what is good, true, and beautiful. How do we, as Christian writers. learn from the masters of craft while also guarding our hearts and minds? In this post, YA author, Jordan Foster, post explores how discernment grows through practice, prayer, and Scripture, sharing simple, actionable advice about how to recognize what to glean and what to leave behind. Christian writers don’t have to stop reading as they learn; instead, they can seek wisdom through godly counsel, biblical reviews, and your own study of God’s Word. As you seek first His kingdom, He will shape your discernment and help you see what is truly worthy of praise.

Mindset

Escape Perfectionism: How to Write Your Best by Letting Go

By: Adelaide Merci Published on: 13/11/2025

Most Christian writers are familiar with that familiar ache for perfection—the longing to get it just right, to find words worthy of the message of our call. But somewhere between the edits and the doubts, we forget that our worth isn’t measured by flawless prose. Through her post, YA author, A.D. Merci, issues an invitation to lay down the pressure to perform and rest in the gentle truth that Christ’s power is made perfect in weakness. When we surrender our need to control every word. He breathes life into what we offer—using even our imperfect craft to reflect His perfect grace.

Escapism

Fame: The Writer's Achilles Heel

By: Adelaide Merci Published on: 10/10/2025

For many Christian writers, the call to create is both a sacred joy and a spiritual battleground. In a world that measures success by numbers, followers, and income... the quiet, faithful act of writing for God’s glory can lead to feelings of invisibility and insignificance. Join YA author, A.D. Merci as she explores the inner struggle to keep Christ at the center of creativity—to resist the lure of fame and financial reward, and instead pursue art that reflects truth, beauty, and eternal purpose. Through honest reflection and biblical encouragement, she invites writers to rediscover the freedom and fulfillment found in creative writing as an act of personal worship.

Escapism