It's the age-old question, isn't it? Even the most seasoned authors ask it. You know you're itching to write something, anything, but you just don't know what. Maybe your mind is completely blank. Maybe you have so many ideas, you don't know how to choose. Whatever the reason, I can guarantee that at some point in … Continue reading “What Should I Write?”
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Lessons from Lemony
Why are you doing an entire post about Lemony Snicket? Isn't this a writing blog, not a fangirl blog? Why Lemony Snicket, and not one of your top favorite authors? If that sounds like you, let me tell you now: you're asking all the wrong questions. If you've read his books at all, you know … Continue reading Lessons from Lemony
10 Things I Wish I’d Known When I Started Writing
Hello, everyone! Today, I will share ten super-secret, insiders-edition-only, banned-by-federal-government tips about starting out as a writer. Because, let's face it: You can go to any author's website and get awesome advice, because published authors clearly know what they're doing. Or, you can approach any writer who's had more experience than you, and they can … Continue reading 10 Things I Wish I’d Known When I Started Writing
Seeing the World through His Eyes
Some people call it stepping into their shoes. I call it seeing through their eyes. Either way, it means basically the same thing: taking on another's viewpoint, thinking the way they think, seeing the way they see, experiencing things the way they experience them. It's crucial when writing, because every character interprets the story differently. … Continue reading Seeing the World through His Eyes
How (not) to Be the Next C.S. Lewis
Hi everyone! Today, you get the privilege of listening to some of my totally random thoughts. My brain is fried, and this is the only blog topic that came to mind: other authors as role models. When I first started taking writing seriously, I wanted to be the next Ted Dekker. That was probably because … Continue reading How (not) to Be the Next C.S. Lewis
The Power of Empathy: How to Keep Readers in Thrall
Hi everyone!! Today, I have a very special post... I am absolutely THRILLED to have Angela Ackerman on my blog! She's here to talk about character empathy. So, without further ado, I'll hand things over to her. 🙂 *** Gluing readers to the page. This is a writer’s goal each step of the way, from … Continue reading The Power of Empathy: How to Keep Readers in Thrall
Write Like a Scientist
Hi everyone! Today I'm writing (mostly) about science fiction - probably my second favorite genre. Roughly half of the stories I write are science fiction, and the ones that aren't usually contain allusions to it. I'm sure all science fiction authors write differently, but there is one thing they have in common: they all think … Continue reading Write Like a Scientist
The Universal Truth
It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife. No, not that kind of universal truth. I'm pretty sure the above statement isn't even true. Mrs. Bennett thought it was, but most of what she says is nonsense anyway, so we … Continue reading The Universal Truth
#NaNoPrep: Overcoming Impostor Syndrome + Giveaway!!
Hi everyone! Today I have a very special post as part of the Writers Persevere event that authors Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi are running for the next few days to celebrate their newest book, The Emotional Wound Thesaurus: A Writer’s Guide to Psychological Trauma. This book looks at the difficult experiences embedded in our … Continue reading #NaNoPrep: Overcoming Impostor Syndrome + Giveaway!!
#NaNoPrep: Overcoming Obstacles as a Writer
"What have I gotten myself into?" That's the question I asked myself last year after I signed up for NaNoWriMo. I was kind of like all of my characters at the beginning of the book, you know? They all just kind of got involved in this humongous plot thinking it would be a fun adventure. … Continue reading #NaNoPrep: Overcoming Obstacles as a Writer
For His Glory Alone 