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...
by Story Embers | Jun 1, 2019 | Podcast |
Today Josiah DeGraaf, Rolena Hatfield, and Daeus Lamb give tips on how to create flawed protagonists that readers still want to root for. They also share examples of where they’ve seen this done effectively. Listen to their discussion below! What is your...
by Story Embers | May 11, 2019 | Podcast |
Welcome to the finale of Fawkes week! In today’s episode, Grace Livingston, Josiah DeGraaf, and Rolena Hatfield sit down with YA author Nadine Brandes to talk about her learning experiences while writing Fawkes. Nadine gives a behind-the-scenes glimpse at what...
by Story Embers | Apr 27, 2019 | Podcast |
Today Josiah DeGraaf, Hope Ann, and Brandon Miller share how their faith has impacted their writing and discuss how a writer’s worldview can affect a story consciously or unconsciously. Listen to their thoughts below! Want to share your perspective on...
