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
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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
For His Glory Alone 