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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#NaNoPrep: Fantastic Words and Where to Find Them
Disclaimer: This post has nothing to do with Newt Scamander or his magical beasts. One of the biggest issues all writers have during NaNoWriMo is... yep, you guessed it, writing. Duh. If you do the math, 50,000 words divided by 30 days is approximately 1,667 words per day. That may seem feasible, but you're going … Continue reading #NaNoPrep: Fantastic Words and Where to Find Them
The Difference between Salvation and Redemption
I've been doing a lot of character development lately. It's my new favorite aspect of writing. I've been reading a lot about the different Myers-Briggs types (and yes, each of my twelve main characters is a different type), delving into backstories, and figuring out their inner motivations. My latest endeavor is to answer this question: … Continue reading The Difference between Salvation and Redemption
The Last Hurrah
Hello, friends, and welcome to the Monthly Theme! You probably noticed that my blog looks different. I was bored, so I redesigned it. I think that now it echoes my personality more. I know I haven't done a Monthly Theme in quite a few months, so really it shouldn't be called "monthly." But I came … Continue reading The Last Hurrah
Fear (and an exciting book announcement)
I must admit, I was a little scared to post this. Fear is almost always a part of the writing process. What-ifs are a very common form of writing-related fear: "What if I fail?" "What if no one likes it?" "What if I don't meet my deadline?" I've asked myself all of these questions before. I'm … Continue reading Fear (and an exciting book announcement)
Evil: Villains and How They’re Presented
Hi guys! Whose life is super busy right now? Mine is. That's why I haven't been able to post anything for... yikes, a long time. ANYWAY, I finally have this month's Monthly Theme planned out. This month's them is Evil, and I'll tell you why. Next month is Easter. So, next month I'm going to … Continue reading Evil: Villains and How They’re Presented
What Is Love? – Part 1
Today, I am happy to announce something exciting for this blog. I'm going to (hopefully) start having a Monthly Theme. One of my best friends actually suggested it to me. (Thanks, Alison!) Every month, I'll choose a theme that is commonly found and explored in books and write one or two posts on it... or … Continue reading What Is Love? – Part 1
An Analysis of a Story
Today I'm going to talk about what makes a good story. No, I'm not going to discuss the roles of the protagonist/antagonist; I'm not going to talk about a good plot, setting the stakes, introducing conflict, or what makes a compelling character arc; I'm not going to talk about how to create a truly magical … Continue reading An Analysis of a Story
For His Glory Alone 