By Amanda Cox
As an author with a background in counseling, I love nothing more than digging deep into a character’s childhood and defining moments. I then use those elements to analyze that character’s fears and motivations to create impactful plot points.
For the most
by Thomas Umstattd
As Christian authors we pour our hearts and souls into our stories, but the ultimate success of a book lies in the hands of its readers. Jesus gave us the key to success when he told us to love our neighbor as ourselves.
Or,
My first book, Aching Joy, had a problem. The themes were strong, and I felt confident in the writing, but there was a weakness. I felt like the story was too specific. The book, you see, was a memoir of sorts, in which I told
By KyLee Woodley
As writers, we have an innate need to put to paper what resides within us—our thoughts, emotions, and very essence spilling onto the page. Just as water quenches a thirsty man, writing sustains the author. So, as creators, how can we
Excerpt from DELVE, PIVOT, PROPEL: 350 Writing Secrets to Elevate Your Storytelling and Transform Your Novel
by Steven James
Your story’s opening will (1) feature a character who matters,
By Jodie Bailey
Now, this is the piece of advice I live my writing life by. Ready?
Tomorrow Me will love Today Me.
How does that work? Well, it couples with my other piece of favorite advice: You can’t edit a blank page.
When it’s hard and
