More Than a Logophile
At first glance, I’m sure this seems like an easy question to answer. Christian fiction is a genre of fiction with some spiritual or inspirational message, often written by a Christian. Right? Maybe if you look at a Goodreads discussion. And, on a very basic level to the masses that pick up Christian fiction books, … Continue reading Christian Fiction: Introduction
As writers, there are four things that we hear about more than anything else: CharactersPlotPoint of View (POV)Narrative Most writers tend to be either character-centric or plot-oriented. A plot oriented writer sees the story as a series of events that happen to the characters. Narrative fills in what you need to know and no more, … Continue reading What is Voice?
Wondering what your genre is? Wishing you could sum it up in a word? I’ve been there. But the thing is, you probably can’t. So today, I’m here to help you find your multiple-word genre. Note: Here, we are specifically talking about fiction genres, so if you're trying to name your non-fiction genre, this article … Continue reading All About Genre
Yes, I’m looking at you. The one who wishes you’d spent more time writing. The one who doesn’t feel good enough. The one who feel like an impostor. The one who wants to quit. The one that doesn’t feel like a writer. I’m talking to you. And I’ve got some news. Everyone is, technically, a … Continue reading Hey You, Writer!
Ode to Writing Joyful, joyful, I am writing, My novella that I love; Words unfold like flow’rs before me, Fits the story like a glove. Melt the hearts of kin and access Imagination stored away; Give them hope for figures mortal, Heart-felt change is underway. NaNoWriMo starts today, writer friends! If you're participating, more power … Continue reading Fuel Friday: Happy Nano Day!
Some people use beats. Some use acts. Still others use the Story Grid structure. Personally? None of those methods work for me. I use lists. Let me explain When I get a story idea, the first the I do is write down a basic character sketch of my main protagonist(s). (For more on my character … Continue reading How I Plot: 2019 Edition
Most stories start with a writer asking questions. A passing thought about a movie you saw. Wondering how the outcome would’ve changed if this or that had been the case. The questions and wonderings often lead to daydreaming about said character/plot. Pretty soon, that notebook or binder is on your desk (or in your bed) … Continue reading 7 Questions a Writer Asks:
I've been posting questions from my personal character template this week and received requests for the entire template. So here it is 🙂 Book Title Here: Name/Nickname(s): Appearance: Hair- Eyes- Height- Defining Characteristics- Birthday: Age: Family: Mom- Dad- Brother(s)- Sister(s)- Friends: City of Birth: Childhood Home(s): Comfort Place: Biggest Fear: Secret(s): Personal Status: Right Now … Continue reading Fuel Friday: Character Template
Did you know that music and memory are connected? Here's a Fuel Friday poem for you! Music of Memory Once upon a stage I played, Bright lights shining in my face. On my strings the bow was laid, Freshly rosined from the case. Then my fingers danced across Fingerboard of blackened wood, Playing songs of … Continue reading Fuel Friday: Music of Memory
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