Welcome to The Arc!

 

“But there’s a story behind everything. How a picture got on a wall. How a scar got on your face. Sometimes the stories are simple, and sometimes they are hard and heartbreaking.” -Mitch Albom

What inspires you? A person? Music? Art? Your dog? Your mom? The great outdoors?

For us, it’s the soul-reaching power of a good story. This is why we started The Arc.

The Arc is not just a blog; it’s a home for great stories, deep thoughts, and touching revelations and insights on faith, literature, and lifestyle. Here you’ll find blog posts, book excerpts, interesting links, videos, podcasts, and more to fill your weekly reading list.

This site is also the home of The Arc podcast, a discussion and interview forum where we talk with publishing professionals, chat with authors about their books, and provide other lively interaction. Some of our favorite episodes can be found here – click here.

“But wait!” you may be saying. “What is up with that name? What does it mean?” “Arc” can mean so many things in the world of stories or publishing. You have story arcs, which are the unfolding of story elements throughout a book. There are advanced reader copies called ARCs, which are early releases of a book for influencers, endorsers, or the press. Plus don’t forget Noah’s Ark. It’s not related—but what a great story from the Bible! And now there’s The Arc website, this one, which we hope will become synonymous with great stories and meaningful connections.

Kick-off your shoes, settle in, and get ready to read.

 Here are a few articles to get you started:

A LIFETIME LOVE OF READING IN A FEW MINUTES A DAY

WHAT WILL WE LOOK LIKE IN HEAVEN

4 BOOKS EVERY MIDDLE SCHOOLER SHOULD READ

7 SURPRISING THINGS I LEARNED ABOUT PRAYER

Meet the Writers

Charlotte was raised outside of Minneapolis but relocated to the Chicagoland area 10 years ago. As a Content Marketing Specialist with Tyndale, she spends her workday online, publishing various articles and developing ads. She lives with her two young ones and guitar-playing husband. In her free time, she loves concert-going, swimming at the Y, and spending quality time with loved ones.

Bethany is the Social Media Specialist at Tyndale House Publishers. Raised in the rural Midwest, she harbors a soft spot for animals, kids, and cornfields. A classic Millennial, she loves Christian nostalgia from her childhood, such as Relient K, AIO, and NEST Animated Bible Stories.               

Dawn comes from a book-loving family and dreams of having floor to ceiling bookshelves when she grows up. Following a career in art and education, she now applies her planning, visual and written communication skills within the content marketing team at Tyndale. Outside of work, Dawn thoroughly enjoys spending time with her husband and two very tall teenage boys.

Jamey has loved all things reading and writing since he first was introduced to The Lion, the Witch, & the Wardrobe when he was in 1^st grade. A recent graduate from the University of Kansas, he enjoys playing guitar, writing short stories, and spending time with his family.

Born in Brooklyn and raised on Long Island, Elizabeth is close to accepting the fact that she’s now a Midwesterner. She enjoys family time with her three kids, playing classical flute in ensembles of all sizes, eating sushi with friends, and doing small renovation projects in her home.