How the Apostle Paul Teaches Writers to Craft Authentic Character Conversions

by Mariposa Aristeo | Articles | 2 Comments

Conversions in literature used to be so common that a person could hardly stroll into a Christian bookstore without the gospel screaming at them the instant they opened a book. One out of every five novels seemed to be another Pilgrim’s Progress (with the rest being Amish romance). Thankfully, with the focus of Christian fiction changing, this is less of a problem. However, you may still be wondering: Should conversions in Christian fiction be eliminated completely?

5 Practical Techniques Frozen Uses to Make Every Scene Matter

by Gabrielle Pollack | Articles | 11 Comments

Books are meant to be read, but boring, skippable scenes defy this purpose. If readers are skimming pages like the advertisement section of a newspaper, the story isn’t fulfilling its design.

10 Methods for Surviving the Writing Slog

by Story Embers | Articles | 5 Comments

Many people write stories—but few achieve the uphill climb to publication. Aspiring writers look at how far they need to travel and start feeling so dismal that they’re tempted to quit. They worry that their work is poor and question their calling to authorship.

3 Ways the Book of Esther Inspires Writers to Glorify God Between the Lines

by Mariposa Aristeo | Articles | 6 Comments

Esther is one of the most beautiful books of all time, teaching us more lessons than a college class. It’s the Mona Lisa of literature. Yet, surprisingly, God’s name is absent from the 167 verses, which has caused some people to doubt Esther’s authenticity in the canon.

How to Catch an Agent with Your Hook

by Tessa Emily Hall | Articles | 3 Comments

If you’ve pursued publication for any length of time, perhaps you’re already aware of tips and tricks on how to grab an agent’s attention. Maybe you understand the importance of building a presence on social media and learning how to market a book. Maybe you’re even continuing to enter contests and submit to publications in hopes of expanding your credentials. These efforts show your dedication to becoming a well-rounded author, which will help you appear professional to an agent.

How to Create Original Slang That Enriches Your Story World

by Daeus Lamb | Articles | 9 Comments

Like me, countless authors are fascinated by languages. Yet few of us have the energy to invent Elvish with its many branches. Coining a handful of phrases and ethnic names is doable, though still challenging. Also, developing a language is time consuming, and you’ll only get to feature it in one book (or perhaps a series).

Use Details to Create Realistic Characters

by Kim Vandel | Articles | 16 Comments

Most of us were readers before we were ever writers. We learned to appreciate the lure of a good story long before we tried crafting one. We’ve all stayed up past bedtime, planning to stop reading as soon as we finish the next chapter. But somehow one chapter multiplies into several more. We’re reluctant to leave the story world that’s captivated us, and if we don’t find out what happens to the characters we’ve come to care about, we’ll be unable to sleep.

3 Timely Techniques Poets Can Steal from Classic Rhetoric

by Graham Jackson | Articles | 5 Comments

A glance at the pages of history reveals that poetry is not a young art. Poets from the Greek and Roman epochs were often renowned rhetoricians—their speeches captured the minds, imaginations, and sensibilities of the people in that era. Thus, poetry and rhetoric (the art of persuasion) are not far removed from one another.

4 Ways to Deal with Discouragement

by Faith Blum | Articles | 0 Comments

My writing sucks. No one likes it, and I can’t fix all the problems. I’ll never succeed. I should quit trying and find a “real” job I’m actually talented at. If you’ve been writing for any length of time, you’ve probably had doubts similar to the ones above. Writing can be a slog, and even when it’s exciting, discouragement may creep in.

The Why, What, and How of Journaling for Writers

by Brandon Miller | Articles | 17 Comments

The time for New Year’s resolutions has come and gone. Why are we talking about journaling now? Because, as a writer, you’ve probably noticed that it’s a fad on Instagram and contemplated joining in. Maybe you even started a journal but couldn’t keep it going.

How the Apostle Paul Teaches Writers to Craft Authentic Character Conversions

5 Practical Techniques Frozen Uses to Make Every Scene Matter

10 Methods for Surviving the Writing Slog

3 Ways the Book of Esther Inspires Writers to Glorify God Between the Lines

How to Catch an Agent with Your Hook

How to Create Original Slang That Enriches Your Story World

Use Details to Create Realistic Characters

3 Timely Techniques Poets Can Steal from Classic Rhetoric

4 Ways to Deal with Discouragement

The Why, What, and How of Journaling for Writers

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