by Story Embers | Mar 21, 2020 | Podcast |
Today Josiah DeGraaf, Hope Ann, and Brandon Miller break down the depiction of parents in fiction. They discuss the problems with how parents are often portrayed and give tips on how to avoid these pitfalls. Listen to their conversation below! What’s...
by Story Embers | Feb 22, 2020 | Podcast |
Many writers struggle to craft a climax that wraps the whole story together. What are the necessary elements of a compelling climax? In today’s episode, Josiah DeGraaf, Rolena Hatfield, and Daeus Lamb tackle this question, discuss their favorite examples of moving...
by Story Embers | Jan 25, 2020 | Podcast |
In today’s episode, Josiah DeGraaf, Hope Ann, and Brandon Miller tackle suspense, cliffhangers, emotional tension, and all of those amazing story elements that keep readers awake late into the night. They share their favorite examples of page-turners and discuss why...
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...
