There are so few great writing resources that offer solid spiritual and artistic foundations that we can turn to when we feel ourselves “lost” or confused at the crossroads between faith and culture, between the demands of our art and the depth of our spiritual lives. I’ve read a lot of books about writing, and a strong selection of books about the artistic process and spirituality, and I’ve only come up with a handful. These are the resources that I go back to when I need inspiration. Here they are, in no particular order, with links and my highest recommendation for writers and artists!
The Soul Tells a Story by Vinita Hampton Wright
The Christian Imagination edited by Leland Ryken
Walking on Water by Madeleine L’Engle
Letter to Artists by Pope St. John Paul II
Mystery and Manners and The Habit of Being by Flannery O’Connor
Windows to the Soul Blog 