Story Embers | Joshua Barrera | Activity https://storyembers.org/members/joshbarrera93/activity/ Activity feed for Joshua Barrera. Sat, 06 Jun 2026 19:54:30 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en 30 hourly 2 7f77b69f03c1b9f2922f018a337e92bd Joshua Barrera posted a new activity comment https://storyembers.org/how-to-write-characters-who-struggle-with-anxiety/comment-page-1/#comment-12839 Tue, 02 Jan 2024 20:27:45 -0400 Hey E. C.! Thanks for your comment and thoughtful question! It’s a good one, and I’ll try to be brief in my response.

Firstly, I love the theme for your story. It is an increasingly important message that we as Christians can be providing to others, the hope and comfort and peace that we have in Christ despite our struggles.

Secondly, this…[Read more]

In reply to - Joshua Barrera wrote a new post Anxiety has become increasingly common with all of the turmoil in the world today, affecting a wide variety of people regardless of age, gender, or lifestyle. Since identifying the […] ]]> 5533b9f5d7cccc4cf6d10ab221d767bc Joshua Barrera wrote a new post https://storyembers.org/?p=158590 Mon, 11 Dec 2023 20:00:40 -0400 Anxiety has become increasingly common with all of the turmoil in the world today, affecting a wide variety of people regardless of age, gender, or lifestyle. Since identifying the problems readers are facing is […]

]]> 52d71ff14b817636818b5f8711cc6696 Joshua Barrera wrote a new post https://storyembers.org/?p=155977 Mon, 19 Dec 2022 21:00:47 -0400 Writing historical fiction requires a level of thoroughness that exceeds other genres. Instead of constructing new worlds, you’re representing bygone people and places. You might pore over book after book in y […]

]]> 41d765827a6ea1e48a37634a319e07f5 Joshua Barrera posted a new activity comment https://storyembers.org/how-to-use-post-it-notes-to-visually-organize-your-story/comment-page-1/#comment-11890 Fri, 16 Sep 2022 03:20:39 -0400 Hey Daeus! Yeah, you’re right – it ends up being a ton of notes for a novel. I do one of two things:

1) I used to just have an entire wall open for me to stick the notes up there and move them around at will. So I could sit at my desk in my office space and see the whole story in Post-Its at a glance. It works better for some people to be able…[Read more]

In reply to - Joshua Barrera wrote a new post You settle into your desk for a writing session, but instead you end up hopping from chapter to chapter, trying to remind yourself what happens and when. You notice that a […] ]]> c865dc54f47c85c2b28ee80e8342b9e9 Joshua Barrera wrote a new post https://storyembers.org/?p=152679 Mon, 12 Sep 2022 14:00:56 -0400 You settle into your desk for a writing session, but instead you end up hopping from chapter to chapter, trying to remind yourself what happens and when. You notice that a character’s earlier actions don’t ali […]

]]> 8fb242f1eddb729e48287e13cff488fe Joshua Barrera posted a new activity comment https://storyembers.org/5-cringeworthy-mistakes-to-avoid-in-christian-fiction/comment-page-1/#comment-11831 Tue, 16 Aug 2022 01:15:10 -0400 Thanks for the encouragement! Hope it helped!

In reply to - Joshua Barrera wrote a new post Although Christian readers enjoy consuming material from authors who share their faith, a handful of it can be difficult to digest. Maybe a turning point in the protagonist’s arc f […] ]]> cc4226fcd8c93b90407caa134878e1f5 Joshua Barrera posted a new activity comment https://storyembers.org/5-cringeworthy-mistakes-to-avoid-in-christian-fiction/comment-page-1/#comment-11802 Sat, 06 Aug 2022 20:10:30 -0400 Glad it helped, Sara! A lot of these are mistakes that I made in past writing and trying to avoid now!

In reply to - Joshua Barrera wrote a new post Although Christian readers enjoy consuming material from authors who share their faith, a handful of it can be difficult to digest. Maybe a turning point in the protagonist’s arc f […] ]]> eddb0bb1a1f7e9048751e5d6bde7a3a2 Joshua Barrera wrote a new post https://storyembers.org/?p=151792 Thu, 28 Jul 2022 14:00:23 -0400 Although Christian readers enjoy consuming material from authors who share their faith, a handful of it can be difficult to digest. Maybe a turning point in the protagonist’s arc fails to evoke any emotion, or t […]

]]> c442a8ee85f015579047044535d4cfe7 Joshua Barrera posted a new activity comment https://storyembers.org/how-to-craft-songs-as-memorable-as-tolkiens/comment-page-1/#comment-11670 Sat, 28 May 2022 01:45:54 -0400 Awesome timing! Good luck as you start incorporating some epic songs into your writing!

In reply to - Joshua Barrera wrote a new post Hundreds of years before the printing press revolutionized communication, orators and musicians bore the responsibility of passing down their heritage to the next generation. Like […] ]]> f81b442ab492113655d01618e6f3e878 Joshua Barrera posted a new activity comment https://storyembers.org/how-to-craft-songs-as-memorable-as-tolkiens/comment-page-1/#comment-11667 Thu, 26 May 2022 14:57:55 -0400 I agree with your love of writing songs for stories! I think it is an under-used tool nowadays. I’m glad the advice was helpful!

In reply to - Joshua Barrera wrote a new post Hundreds of years before the printing press revolutionized communication, orators and musicians bore the responsibility of passing down their heritage to the next generation. Like […] ]]> a72a0d5979dc387f3891ce41840bd9d4 Joshua Barrera posted a new activity comment https://storyembers.org/how-to-craft-songs-as-memorable-as-tolkiens/comment-page-1/#comment-11666 Thu, 26 May 2022 14:56:42 -0400 That’s awesome that you wrote a national anthem for your work! I’m glad that this article was helpful for you!

In reply to - Joshua Barrera wrote a new post Hundreds of years before the printing press revolutionized communication, orators and musicians bore the responsibility of passing down their heritage to the next generation. Like […] ]]> 65fa2756b26e086dc5b27e749b665306 Joshua Barrera wrote a new post https://storyembers.org/?p=150570 Mon, 23 May 2022 14:00:44 -0400 Hundreds of years before the printing press revolutionized communication, orators and musicians bore the responsibility of passing down their heritage to the next generation. Like Jaskier promoting the legend of […]

]]> 09ace1642c704a773cdd0fa9943f56ba Joshua Barrera posted a new activity comment https://storyembers.org/how-to-write-characters-who-are-smarter-than-you/comment-page-1/#comment-11591 Tue, 22 Mar 2022 04:17:44 -0400 Hey Sarah, I’m glad that you found this article so helpful! Some of my favorite characters of all time are really smart, and I’ve always wanted to replicate those types in my writing. I’ve found these tips super helpful in my writing since I’m not nearly as skilled or intelligent as half the characters I’m trying to write about! Thanks for the…[Read more]

In reply to - Joshua Barrera wrote a new post As writers, we habitually draw from our own experiences to develop and relate to the characters in our stories. If our protagonist needs to learn bravery, we reflect on moments when […] ]]> 4903122b58c947347ae7fa6f13b95a92 Joshua Barrera wrote a new post https://storyembers.org/?p=149175 Mon, 21 Mar 2022 14:00:41 -0400 As writers, we habitually draw from our own experiences to develop and relate to the characters in our stories. If our protagonist needs to learn bravery, we reflect on moments when we managed to overcome fear. If […]

]]> 9a20891031faffb76182e26976d97681 Joshua Barrera replied to the topic Good Greetings! in the forum Introduce Yourself https://storyembers.org/activity/p/99465/ Thu, 17 Feb 2022 20:17:37 -0400 @storysmith

How’s it going fellow Josh? You are correct. We absolutely need to stick together lol.

That’s awesome that you applied for the Pinterest Manager position. Let me know if you get it!

Your work sounds super intriguing, especially since you have the combination of genres all mixed together. How far along are you in the work?

J.R.R.…[Read more]

]]> 0 5c0bb2776c38e18762032bf27193ae6d Joshua Barrera replied to the topic Good Greetings! in the forum Introduce Yourself https://storyembers.org/activity/p/99464/ Thu, 17 Feb 2022 20:12:47 -0400 Hey @erynne,

First of all, I love how you spell your name. It looks like you come from a fantasy world (my favorite genre). Second, your profile picture is amazing lol.

That’s awesome that you started a newsletter! What’s it about? Is it something for Story Embers or something else?

My WIP is a fantasy novel that involves everything you’d…[Read more]

]]> 0 6c4f86ee71512e48f29261998cca8c16 Joshua Barrera started the topic Good Greetings! in the forum Introduce Yourself https://storyembers.org/activity/p/99430/ Tue, 15 Feb 2022 00:44:03 -0400 Hello everyone!

My name is Josh Barrera, and I just joined the team as an Article Writer! I’m super excited to be a part of this movement and invest in one another. I focus my writing primarily in fantasy and science fiction. I love poetry (though I’m terrible at writing it!). I look forward to meeting each of you and working together!

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