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
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The Truth About Clichés
I've been thinking a lot lately about clichés. Writers are told to avoid them like the plague. They are a horribly awful very bad idea. A big no-no. Clichés are a sign of lazy writing, amateur writing, and all sorts of other writing that you'd never want to associate with. Think of the young, orphaned, … Continue reading The Truth About Clichés
Interview with Pam Ogden!
Today, I am soooooo excited to have the opportunity to interview my friend and fellow author Pam Ogden! Her first book, He Made Me Brave, released on June 14th, and there is SUCH a cool story behind it, that I wanted to share it with all of you. Six years ago, Pam and her family adopted a little boy … Continue reading Interview with Pam Ogden!
“What Should I Write?”
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?”
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
Using Music as a Writing Tool
Ah, finally. A post about music. I've been waiting to do this for a long time. I love music, don't you? One minute you can be sitting at your desk staring at a blank piece of paper, and the next minute you're in a completely different world, and with each pulse of the music, the … Continue reading Using Music as a Writing Tool
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
The Stories of Our Hearts
Once upon a time, there lived an author, who, more than anything, lived his life in dedication to the noble art of storytelling. One day, he began a new project. He was quite used to the routine, for he had begun many stories in his lifetime. But this time it was different. This time, he … Continue reading The Stories of Our Hearts
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 