by Martin Detwiler | Oct 7, 2019 | Articles |
For many of us who write speculative fiction, worldbuilding is a key part of the process. I enjoy harmonizing the story world, themes, and characters. When I succeed, the results are rewarding, and I’m equally fascinated by complex cultures in the books I read. Since...
by Brandon Miller | Sep 9, 2019 | Articles |
“Show, don’t tell” is a mantra that writing teachers quote to conceal the challenges of story crafting, and their students regurgitate it to sound insightful—whether they understand the concept or not. It’s lasted through the decades because it defines the difference...
by Martin Detwiler | Jul 22, 2019 | Articles |
Note: This is the sequel to another article we published a couple weeks earlier. Click here to read Part 1 of this two-part series before continuing on to this article. Have you ever set down a book, startled that the author turned your outlook upside down with...
by Martin Detwiler | Jun 24, 2019 | Articles |
As I stared at the blank page beneath the title of this article, my mind revisited all the stories that have given me a transformative experience. I love when my heart skips a beat and I pause to process the exhilarating symphony that the words are orchestrating in my...
by Mariposa Aristeo | Jun 20, 2019 | Articles |
Love triumphs over all. Dreams come true. Believe in yourself. These messages and more color the plots of books like a stained glass window, helping us see the world in various shades of the spectrum. When we reach the last page, we’re inspired to persevere and...
by Josiah DeGraaf | May 17, 2019 | Articles |
A couple weeks ago, I saw the teaser trailer for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. One shot captured me instantly: Rey, Finn, and Poe overlooking the shattered remains of (presumably) the second Death Star. Those few seconds made me more excited for the trilogy’s...
by Maddie Morrow | May 10, 2019 | Articles |
Editor’s Note: This is the final part of our Unmasking Colorful Storytelling series, which explores the virtues of Fawkes by Nadine Brandes. You can read the introductory post here and the second installment here. Beware that this article and its companions will...
by Josiah DeGraaf | May 6, 2019 | Articles |
Over the years, I’ve repeatedly encountered certain mistakes in Christian fiction, and since I hope to eventually break into the genre, I don’t want to commit the same errors. Thus, I’ve formulated a few guidelines: Don’t depict Christian characters as perfect....
