by Story Embers | Nov 23, 2019 | Podcast |
Over the past week, we’ve run a series on Uncovering the Reasons Why Books Fail, where Josiah DeGraaf explored how to assess a novel’s quality through three scales. Today he asks Hope Ann and Brandon Miller for their perspectives on how objective a book’s artistic...
by Story Embers | Nov 2, 2019 | Podcast |
Today Josiah DeGraaf, Rolena Hatfield, and Daeus Lamb discuss the importance of embracing the impact our stories can have on readers and maintaining the delicate balance between writing for ourselves and others. Listen to their conversation below! What’s...
by Story Embers | Oct 19, 2019 | Podcast |
Today Josiah DeGraaf, Hope Ann, and Brandon Miller discuss what it means to depict characters with souls. How do we show readers the inherent worth of a person’s soul without being explicitly Christian? Listen to their conversation below! How do you...
by Story Embers | Oct 5, 2019 | Podcast |
Today Josiah DeGraaf, Rolena Hatfield, and Daeus Lamb discuss a writer’s worst enemy: discouragement. They share their own experiences with battling it and offer advice to anyone who is wondering if it’s time to quit writing. Listen to their conversation below! ...
by Story Embers | Sep 21, 2019 | Podcast |
As humans, we’re prone to a multitude of sins. Today Josiah DeGraaf, Hope Ann, and Brandon Miller discuss two specific sins that they and other writers tend to struggle with: envy and pride. They share their own experiences and give practical tips on how to conquer...
by Story Embers | Sep 7, 2019 | Podcast |
Today Josiah DeGraaf, Rolena Hatfield, and Daeus Lamb tackle a famous piece of writing advice: show, don’t tell. What exactly is the difference between showing and telling? Why is showing important? Should writers ever tell instead? Listen to them answer these...
by Story Embers | Aug 17, 2019 | Podcast |
Earlier this month, Josiah DeGraaf, Rolena Hatfield, and Daeus Lamb shared their perspectives on crafting creative stories while remaining grounded in Christian theology. Today Josiah continues the discussion with Hope Ann and Brandon Miller. They reflect on how...
by Story Embers | Aug 3, 2019 | Podcast |
As storytellers, we thrive on finding new story ideas. However, as Christians, we’re called to uphold certain unchanging truths. What are the limits of orthodoxy when crafting a distinct fantasy world or exploring a unique theme? How can we seek to portray truth...
