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...
by Story Embers | Jul 20, 2019 | Podcast |
Last month we discussed how to create flawed protagonists without chasing readers away. Today Josiah DeGraaf, Hope Ann, and Brandon Miller tackle the other end of the spectrum—how to effectively write virtuous protagonists. They share their favorite examples of...
by Story Embers | Jul 6, 2019 | Podcast |
Today Josiah DeGraaf, Rolena Hatfield, and Daeus Lamb discuss how we can accurately portray prayer in fiction. They share where they’ve seen prayer used effectively and give tips on how to impactfully show God’s will through both answered and unanswered prayers....
by Story Embers | Jun 15, 2019 | Podcast |
Today Josiah DeGraaf, Hope Ann, and Brandon Miller talk about personal writing styles. What is a storyteller’s writing style? How do you discover your own? Listen to them tackle these questions below! What are some prominent characteristics of your...
