I'm not talking about words or characters today. Not even Tolkien. And maybe you're wondering why I'm taking a break from the usual. It's because this is important right now. The thing is, I write primarily fiction, so you may be questioning why I'm writing on this topic at all. It's because truth transcends genre. … Continue reading When Truth Offends
Words
Creating Stories within a Story
When I was around five or six, just getting proficient in reading and writing, I made my own books—I crayoned the words onto paper and then drew the pictures to go along with them. I did not make up my own stories, though. I borrowed other stories, maybe my favorite character from my favorite movie. … Continue reading Creating Stories within a Story
#NaNoPrep: Last-Minute Panic
AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHH! (<-- me screaming) NaNoWriMo starts in THREE DAYS!!! And guess who's been slacking on their #NaNoPrep posts?? Yep, you guessed it. Me. I had a good reason, though. I was on vacation. So what do you do when you realize November is literally right around the corner? Well... No. Please don't freak out. It … Continue reading #NaNoPrep: Last-Minute Panic
#NaNoPrep: A Writing Survival Kit
Ah, it's October now, isn't it? You know what that means. Fall weather, pumpkins, and Halloween. Oh and also NaNoWriMo is less than a month away. Which means it's NaNoPrep Month!!! I did a NaNoPrep series last year, and everyone seemed to like it, so I thought I'd bring it back this year. I love … Continue reading #NaNoPrep: A Writing Survival Kit
The Writing Bubble
Ah, here we are, at the very end of summer. It sure went by fast. School's about to start (if it hasn't already), and it's almost the season for pumpkin spice and apples and crunchy orange leaves and NaNoWriMo. Perfect time for writing, if you ask me. It's very cozy to sit in Starbucks with … Continue reading The Writing Bubble
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
A Year of Blogging and a Critique Giveaway!
Happy Saturday, everyone! Today marks a milestone for me: I started blogging exactly one year ago! (And yet, WordPress still likes to put a squiggly red line under the word "blog". I don't understand it.) In honor of this milestone, I am hosting my very first giveaway! I will be giving away one (1) free … Continue reading A Year of Blogging and a Critique Giveaway!
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: 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
For His Glory Alone 