Story Embers | Martin Detwiler | Activity https://storyembers.org/members/karthmin/activity/ Activity feed for Martin Detwiler. Sun, 03 May 2026 03:05:21 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en 30 hourly 2 211223f49f701a0e36fa073564e4523f Martin Detwiler wrote a new post https://storyembers.org/?p=137391 Mon, 14 Apr 2025 20:00:04 -0400 Fiction and Reality Aren’t as Far Apart as You Think In the midst of writing, have you ever been seized with the fear that it’s all a pointless accumulation of falsehoods? That the heart you’ve poured int […]

]]> d5b572a9c8d5dc7a8cbe2e0f74a04a62 Martin Detwiler wrote a new post https://storyembers.org/?p=159115 Mon, 13 May 2024 21:00:14 -0400 Male authors’ bungled characterizations of women (and vice versa) is a running joke in the writing industry. The examples are often hilarious—and equally frustrating. Even the most talented authors struggle to dep […]

]]> ae9c097cfc96afeb7cc37063cea6fe5c Martin Detwiler posted a new activity comment https://storyembers.org/create-stronger-themes-through-the-way-your-characters-access-magic/comment-page-1/#comment-13086 Tue, 27 Feb 2024 00:01:10 -0400 I’m glad this proved helpful for you, Dixie! I actually have a character with a similar background – evil magic but doesn’t know it at first. It’s a fun knot to untie! Good luck with your project!

In reply to - Martin Detwiler wrote a new post When you write, you don’t aim to recreate reality. Instead, you excitedly create a secondary world. Although a few aspects resemble reality to make the story understandable, other a […] ]]> e286352e766006abcffdc369f40d9449 Martin Detwiler posted a new activity comment https://storyembers.org/how-heroes-dont-change-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-13007 Sat, 17 Feb 2024 22:01:05 -0400 Thanks, E. C. ! Best wishes on your trilogy!

In reply to - Martin Detwiler wrote a new post The final pages of an epic tale are often my favorite, holding bittersweetness that touches me deeply. The full impact of the hero’s choices are revealed, and layered beneath v […] ]]> 8ca02decd54fdd97fb04348054ae3eb0 Martin Detwiler wrote a new post https://storyembers.org/?p=158722 Mon, 12 Feb 2024 20:00:52 -0400 The final pages of an epic tale are often my favorite, holding bittersweetness that touches me deeply. The full impact of the hero’s choices are revealed, and layered beneath victory’s halo is a sense of los […]

]]> 1b5455b4c33ca9716f69693be7973402 Martin Detwiler posted a new activity comment https://storyembers.org/3-ways-you-can-use-mirroring-to-craft-a-resolution-that-truly-resonates/comment-page-1/#comment-12417 Wed, 13 Sep 2023 14:22:46 -0400 Thank you, Alena!

The Last Battle is a really incredible story, as Lewis takes us around the ring but also up, like a spiral that ends in the next level up. I think his effective use of a ring structure is definitely part of why that story has resonated for decades in even the youngest of readers. It’s one of those things that is a hallmark of…[Read more]

In reply to - Martin Detwiler wrote a new post Meaningful stories leave you with memorable solutions to complex issues.   A story shouldn’t stand behind a podium and spell out the lessons you’re supposed to learn from it. But […] ]]> 74f51c8ab3875fbc6978e8436723ad2a Martin Detwiler posted a new activity comment https://storyembers.org/how-to-cultivate-powerful-moments-of-wonder-in-storytelling-part-2/comment-page-1/#comment-12394 Wed, 06 Sep 2023 16:13:56 -0400 Thank you, Karissa!

In reply to - Martin Detwiler wrote a new post How to Cultivate Powerful Moments of Wonder in Storytelling, Part 2 Have you ever set down a book, startled that the author turned your outlook upside down with tiny black marks on […] ]]> 7000177c0e76396de829614109574ae3 Martin Detwiler wrote a new post https://storyembers.org/?p=93462 Mon, 19 Jun 2023 20:00:55 -0400 How to Cultivate Powerful Moments of Wonder in Storytelling, Part 2 Have you ever set down a book, startled that the author turned your outlook upside down with tiny black marks on paper? Do you want to write stories that […]

]]> bc802f19e441e9c423e69529af6f8dc5 Martin Detwiler wrote a new post https://storyembers.org/?p=99468 Mon, 13 Mar 2023 20:00:10 -0400 As writers, we love exploring the internal struggles that shape our characters. During formative moments, emotional turmoil may need to take center stage, as with Thomas in Nadine Brandes’ Fawkes. Usually this s […]

]]> a0155ba3e2acec832b05bb84d1fda0ef Martin Detwiler posted a new activity comment https://storyembers.org/4-lessons-christian-writers-can-glean-from-the-horror-genre/comment-page-1/#comment-11887 Sat, 10 Sep 2022 22:00:17 -0400 Hey Andi!

It’s my hope that as more and more Christian writers simply set out to write impactful fiction that can change people’s lives, instead of trying to stick within the artificial constraints of a genre that exists for no other reason than marketing, that some of the issues you bring up in this comment will begin to lessen. There’s…[Read more]

In reply to - Martin Detwiler wrote a new post Shortly after I graduated from high school, I decided to watch a horror film for the first time. I wasn’t sure I wanted to, because I’d never been a fan of scenes designed to sta […] ]]> 9fcc31d04d00f2b7b3b3c37511758675 Martin Detwiler posted a new activity comment https://storyembers.org/3-truths-to-remember-when-crafting-child-characters/comment-page-1/#comment-11886 Sat, 10 Sep 2022 21:50:11 -0400 Hey Sarah! I’ve always felt that shy children get the short end of the stick in fiction. I suppose they don’t lend themselves very well to riveting action and things of the like, but maybe that’s just an expectation that we can change, eh?

In reply to - Martin Detwiler wrote a new post Imagine that, for twenty-four hours, you’re limited to the use of half your vocabulary, your awareness of interpersonal subtext dims, and all your skills and strengths revert back t […] ]]> 7bbac9cf137ae4e7a9353fca7bb8d9b9 Martin Detwiler posted a new activity comment https://storyembers.org/3-truths-to-remember-when-crafting-child-characters/comment-page-1/#comment-11885 Sat, 10 Sep 2022 21:48:51 -0400 Why, thank you!

In reply to - Martin Detwiler wrote a new post Imagine that, for twenty-four hours, you’re limited to the use of half your vocabulary, your awareness of interpersonal subtext dims, and all your skills and strengths revert back t […] ]]> 74a0f8613e4716d2c25cadd7cbf11cc5 Martin Detwiler posted a new activity comment https://storyembers.org/3-truths-to-remember-when-crafting-child-characters/comment-page-1/#comment-11884 Sat, 10 Sep 2022 21:48:37 -0400 Absolutely! It was a fun idea to tackle.

You’re right – it’s so easy to just create an abstract idea of what people are (or should) be like, especially when we don’t have a close personal connection to their experience and point of view. It’s always a tremendous asset to look at the people right around us for inspiration on how to make our…[Read more]

In reply to - Martin Detwiler wrote a new post Imagine that, for twenty-four hours, you’re limited to the use of half your vocabulary, your awareness of interpersonal subtext dims, and all your skills and strengths revert back t […] ]]> 59ac6c578e20653396fc5491ace4323e Martin Detwiler wrote a new post https://storyembers.org/?p=152442 Mon, 22 Aug 2022 14:00:02 -0400 Imagine that, for twenty-four hours, you’re limited to the use of half your vocabulary, your awareness of interpersonal subtext dims, and all your skills and strengths revert back to level one. On top of that, y […]

]]> 865d7729460c1a721444641c49018905 Martin Detwiler posted a new activity comment https://storyembers.org/a-simple-technique-to-create-realistic-fictional-cultures/comment-page-1/#comment-11836 Sun, 21 Aug 2022 04:10:02 -0400 Thank you, Abigail! Worldbuilding is also a weakness of mine, but in the other direction… once I get started, I can’t stop! And then I have to pare things down more and more until I get to the details that are relevant to the story.

So glad you found this helpful! May it be ever at the ready for quick deployment in you future endeavors.

In reply to - Martin Detwiler wrote a new post God designed humans as intricate beings, and a single culture encompasses thousands (if not millions) of individuals interacting with each other in hundreds of different […] ]]> 3d94b87661cc1a966eedf6aa75b24613 Martin Detwiler wrote a new post https://storyembers.org/?p=152098 Thu, 04 Aug 2022 14:00:01 -0400 God designed humans as intricate beings, and a single culture encompasses thousands (if not millions) of individuals interacting with each other in hundreds of different combinations and relationships. Reflect on […]

]]> d536ede8b1e0b02d625a0bdb9f2f7ad5 Martin Detwiler posted a new activity comment https://storyembers.org/character-goals-can-help-you-craft-descriptions-readers-will-love/comment-page-1/#comment-11761 Tue, 12 Jul 2022 03:51:55 -0400 Really love this advice! The real tricks of the trade right here.

Also, side note: It’s fascinating to hear this from someone who experiences stories so viscerally. My imagination is not very vivid, oddly enough. I tend to identify with the emotional states of characters much more strongly than I have ever experienced/identified with their…[Read more]

In reply to - Gabrielle Pollack wrote a new post Every once in a while, I drown in a book. The words form into currents that surge up and over me before I can hold my breath. I not only visualize the character’s situation, I f […] ]]> b702c5de5ee29cc339fd0c82643ae395 Martin Detwiler posted a new activity comment https://storyembers.org/how-to-explain-your-storys-premise-without-getting-tongue-tied/comment-page-1/#comment-11760 Tue, 12 Jul 2022 03:39:58 -0400 Nice work! This might be the best summary of what a log line is, and how to make it, that I’ve seen in – well, long enough that I can’t remember a better one. XD

Also, your writing style is so robust. It’s a pleasure to read. Compliments to the chef!

In reply to - Sarah Burns wrote a new post A few years ago, an inquisitive stranger cornered me with a seemingly innocuous question: “What’s your book about?” Instead of rattling off a zinger, my brain blanked, my tongue tangl […] ]]> 11b4ff942f0e65fab434b3125dd77246 Martin Detwiler posted a new activity comment https://storyembers.org/2-ways-to-grow-as-an-author-without-actually-writing/comment-page-1/#comment-11759 Tue, 12 Jul 2022 03:30:54 -0400 Thanks! I feel this so deeply. Every time I see a beautiful landscape I am baffled how I could possibly cram all that goodness into words. They feel so inadequate! But it helps to remember that our readers have a bank full of memories of the same beautiful things, and all we have to do is trigger those memories to bring the beauty into their minds. 🙂

In reply to - Martin Detwiler wrote a new post When you sit at your desk and take up your pen, you’re centered on the act of being a storyteller. You bring to bear all the skill and experience you’ve accumulated. But what abo […] ]]> ac1bec6aff827da96a01f3692dd1e59d Martin Detwiler posted a new activity comment https://storyembers.org/2-ways-to-grow-as-an-author-without-actually-writing/comment-page-1/#comment-11758 Tue, 12 Jul 2022 03:29:16 -0400 Thank you!

You’re absolutely right. Biblical meditation is about learning to align our mind with God’s. We have to still our own mental chatter to do this, but the goal is not to stay emptied, it is to be filled with the Spirit instead!

In reply to - Martin Detwiler wrote a new post When you sit at your desk and take up your pen, you’re centered on the act of being a storyteller. You bring to bear all the skill and experience you’ve accumulated. But what abo […] ]]> b350ada65445ad8a43b607503ba5c4d7 Martin Detwiler posted a new activity comment https://storyembers.org/three-mindsets-for-surviving-and-thriving-at-your-first-writers-conference/comment-page-1/#comment-11757 Tue, 12 Jul 2022 03:21:56 -0400 I’m considering attending at least one writing conference in the upcoming year, so this is good stuff to be thinking about!

In reply to - Savannah Grace wrote a new post Conference season has arrived! And that means a fair amount of nail biting for new and returning attendees alike. Meeting authors you admire, pitching your work to agents, and trying […] ]]> 787808275e55380812ff9e6f2c17e343 Martin Detwiler posted a new activity comment https://storyembers.org/how-boredom-can-make-you-a-better-writer/comment-page-1/#comment-11756 Tue, 12 Jul 2022 03:18:18 -0400 Love this! I’ve found this true in the past, but feel like I’ve more recently lost the skill of cultivating silence. A great and timely reminder!

In reply to - Rose Sheffler wrote a new post When was the last time you were bored?   During my childhood, those who dared utter the forbidden phrase “I’m bored” were saddled with a chore or two (or three). Boredom is often […] ]]> 91e7796bb710fe427f9169053dc2ed0b Martin Detwiler posted a new activity comment https://storyembers.org/second-place-winner-endbringer/comment-page-2/#comment-11755 Tue, 12 Jul 2022 02:58:15 -0400 Thank you, Jaydyn! It’s always such a reward to hear that something I’ve written is helping light the imagination!

Great question! The original idea for Endbringer came from an image prompt of a golden-yellow eye with the numbers of a clock around the iris. The eye looked tired and sad to me, and the image immediately seized my imagination.…[Read more]

In reply to - Martin Detwiler wrote a new post The time has come for the king to die.   I wrap my cloak around me, feeling chilled despite my burning thirst to be anywhere but here in this moment. I hate what I do, and my […] ]]> b8ffdb99acdbeae06f38876745f361f4 Martin Detwiler wrote a new post https://storyembers.org/?p=107149 Mon, 04 Jul 2022 14:00:33 -0400 When you sit at your desk and take up your pen, you’re centered on the act of being a storyteller. You bring to bear all the skill and experience you’ve accumulated. But what about the moments when you are […]

]]> 245e402d47a4b00648aca71c4e417c2b Martin Detwiler posted a new activity comment https://storyembers.org/2-ways-writers-can-portray-god-in-fiction-and-which-is-better/comment-page-1/#comment-11687 Wed, 08 Jun 2022 01:07:05 -0400 Hi Annabel!

Thanks so much for stopping by! I’m glad you enjoyed this article, and hope you find many more encouraging and helpful things on the Story Embers blog, both in the archives and in future articles!

Thanks again for your kind words,

Martin

In reply to - Martin Detwiler wrote a new post Editor’s Note: This is the second installment in our three-part series exploring how Christian writers should depict the supernatural. You can read the introductory post he […] ]]> ab340d085dc3c2ce0aa41da22f1a3f2d Martin Detwiler posted a new activity comment https://storyembers.org/3-reasons-you-shouldnt-kill-your-characters/comment-page-1/#comment-11317 Sun, 06 Feb 2022 00:46:45 -0400 I’m glad you enjoyed this article, Joshua! I appreciate the time you took to share your thoughts about this! It’s a complex issue, and sometimes character death is the right choice for your story. It all depends on the story you’re trying to tell, and the consequences of that death for the rest of the cast. At the end of the day, it’s up to you…[Read more]

In reply to - Martin Detwiler wrote a new post Your protagonist has reached the last scene of Act 1. He’s on the brink of a big decision, and you imagine readers holding their breath, desperately hoping he’ll choose wisely. Ala […] ]]> 828d8fbc6622c623fb59a6b28fcfe779 Martin Detwiler posted a new activity comment https://storyembers.org/3-reasons-you-shouldnt-kill-your-characters/comment-page-1/#comment-11315 Sun, 06 Feb 2022 00:37:34 -0400 I’m glad you appreciated this, Michael!

In reply to - Martin Detwiler wrote a new post Your protagonist has reached the last scene of Act 1. He’s on the brink of a big decision, and you imagine readers holding their breath, desperately hoping he’ll choose wisely. Ala […] ]]> 0a6721de5062cf98ee8b41a2bd7b899d Martin Detwiler posted a new activity comment https://storyembers.org/3-reasons-you-shouldnt-kill-your-characters/comment-page-1/#comment-11314 Sun, 06 Feb 2022 00:36:48 -0400 I’m glad you enjoyed it!

In reply to - Martin Detwiler wrote a new post Your protagonist has reached the last scene of Act 1. He’s on the brink of a big decision, and you imagine readers holding their breath, desperately hoping he’ll choose wisely. Ala […] ]]> 17de6bdd48e5219e74e7a8056ab5b149 Martin Detwiler posted a new activity comment https://storyembers.org/how-to-authentically-write-religious-characters-without-resorting-to-stereotypes/comment-page-1/#comment-11313 Sun, 06 Feb 2022 00:34:32 -0400 Thank you for this comment, Brian!

Lots of good thoughts here. Thank you taking the time to share your thought processes and what you want to see in Christian fiction. Hopefully articles like this, in additional to everything else we do at Story Embers will help trigger the kind of storytelling that you’re looking for. And who knows, maybe it’s…[Read more]

In reply to - Martin Detwiler wrote a new post In cheap secular entertainment, the value of faith is chronically underestimated and mischaracterized as either irrational belief without evidence or arbitrary adherence to a set of […] ]]> f28b28ca96629c0875165410f1dcda13 Martin Detwiler posted a new activity comment https://storyembers.org/lifewarden/comment-page-1/#comment-11312 Sun, 06 Feb 2022 00:27:06 -0400 Oh boy, I really love this one. Excellent work!

In reply to - Story Embers wrote a new post By K.M. Small   Madiya would do better on this final day of her existence. No wincing, weeping, or hiding. She would be the solemn, dutiful Lifewarden she always should have been. […] ]]> da71b5834abe6d63c74a597af83cfd07 Martin Detwiler posted a new activity comment https://storyembers.org/loving-john-wilson/comment-page-1/#comment-11311 Sun, 06 Feb 2022 00:05:50 -0400 …I don’t even know what to say. This is incredible.

In reply to - Rose Sheffler wrote a new post In memory of Chris   “John’s dead, Maggie.” Ann stood in the doorway, her voice hollow and her cheeks streaked. In the two years that she’d been my roommate, I’d never seen her c […] ]]> c2d565b7fdd2149eb2a6faa92b3b7a40 Martin Detwiler posted a new activity comment https://storyembers.org/second-place-winner-simple-dances/comment-page-1/#comment-11310 Sat, 05 Feb 2022 23:51:38 -0400 I really like that you tackled a set of characters that don’t tend to see the light of day very often. You really brought them to life in a way that I appreciated. Nice work!

In reply to - Story Embers wrote a new post By Dani Renee   Brown leaves battered Mr. Cotter’s beat-up truck as he pried open its door. He shook his head. How much time had withered since he last drove it? A year. He si […] ]]> c09bd183167f11d8e03e88ba8b3ddafe Martin Detwiler posted a new activity comment https://storyembers.org/first-place-winner-the-girl-who-drove-the-getaway-car/comment-page-1/#comment-11308 Sat, 05 Feb 2022 23:39:39 -0400 Love this story! Your writing has a clean, simple style. I really loved the car-themed metaphors you slipped in every now and then – it really helped immerse me in the character’s way of thinking about the world.

In reply to - Story Embers wrote a new post By Rachel Leitch   London, 1928   Mother’s favorite waltz warbled from the corner of the garage. I must have left the phonograph on a few hours ago, before the party. Beh […] ]]> a5bb4a9a0852e32e7ac0f8138f8d5457 Martin Detwiler replied to the topic Exploring Lewis and Tolkien's Portrayal of the Feminine in the forum General Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/98959/ Sat, 22 Jan 2022 18:17:13 -0400 @daeus-lamb Oh neat! I read Unfinished Tales so long ago that the details are pretty fuzzy. Good catch!

I wonder if one could make a case that Eol’s wife is a negative example as well. I’m having a hard time remembering the exact details of that situation… was all the bad on Eol’s shoulders?

]]> 0 c292f491b24443add9be0971fa848340 Martin Detwiler wrote a new post https://storyembers.org/?p=147164 Thu, 20 Jan 2022 14:00:10 -0400 In cheap secular entertainment, the value of faith is chronically underestimated and mischaracterized as either irrational belief without evidence or arbitrary adherence to a set of dogmas. On the other side of […]

]]> 4ee9865d3c1cdc79f4668d94c22b77e2 Martin Detwiler started the topic Exploring Lewis and Tolkien's Portrayal of the Feminine in the forum General Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/98889/ Thu, 20 Jan 2022 06:13:17 -0400 The differences between Lewis and Tolkien, with specific regard to the thematic presentation of women in their fiction, is something that has fascinated me as soon as the comparison popped into my head. That initial premise was followed to an analysis of their works that I found quite interesting. I’m curious to hear all of your thoughts on this…[Read more]

]]> 0 6b051bc38625c04b125b61d183fc05b3 Martin Detwiler posted a new activity comment https://storyembers.org/stuck-writers-dont-need-more-creativity-they-need-more-personal-growth/comment-page-1/#comment-10665 Fri, 24 Dec 2021 15:55:13 -0400 Thank you, Rachel! I hope you’re able to put it to some use in your writing life. God bless!

In reply to - Martin Detwiler wrote a new post Editor’s Note: This article is the third installment in our five-part series on renewing storytellers’ souls. To learn why we’re doing this series and how we’re approaching the top […] ]]> 462f4da5e1cac21e9c890481413981e3 Martin Detwiler posted a new activity comment https://storyembers.org/stuck-writers-dont-need-more-creativity-they-need-more-personal-growth/comment-page-1/#comment-10664 Fri, 24 Dec 2021 15:54:24 -0400 Thank you for your kind words, Brian! Very encouraging.

I’m glad this struck a nerve with you and was liberating!

In reply to - Martin Detwiler wrote a new post Editor’s Note: This article is the third installment in our five-part series on renewing storytellers’ souls. To learn why we’re doing this series and how we’re approaching the top […] ]]> 9e97de6d95c3e944a27bd38883f78604 Martin Detwiler posted a new activity comment https://storyembers.org/stuck-writers-dont-need-more-creativity-they-need-more-personal-growth/comment-page-1/#comment-10663 Fri, 24 Dec 2021 15:52:16 -0400 Yes! Life imitates art, but for us as artists, art imitates life. Glad you liked this!

In reply to - Martin Detwiler wrote a new post Editor’s Note: This article is the third installment in our five-part series on renewing storytellers’ souls. To learn why we’re doing this series and how we’re approaching the top […] ]]> 050a7b8f5ff03db42091608d3e62d239 Martin Detwiler posted a new activity comment https://storyembers.org/stuck-writers-dont-need-more-creativity-they-need-more-personal-growth/comment-page-1/#comment-10662 Fri, 24 Dec 2021 15:49:20 -0400 I’m so glad this is encouraging to you, Zachary! The recent past has been a time of growing for me as well; it’s so encouraging to know that the wider our experiences range and the more issues we face and grow through, the more we’re equipped to tell stories that are nuanced and powerful. God bless you into the future as you seek to tell those stories!

In reply to - Martin Detwiler wrote a new post Editor’s Note: This article is the third installment in our five-part series on renewing storytellers’ souls. To learn why we’re doing this series and how we’re approaching the top […] ]]> 02481e0a9377c0ed02c1be0a557845d0 Martin Detwiler wrote a new post https://storyembers.org/?p=143333 Mon, 08 Nov 2021 14:00:44 -0400 Editor’s Note: This article is the third installment in our five-part series on renewing storytellers’ souls. To learn why we’re doing this series and how we’re approaching the topics, read our introdu […]

]]> e3948b9816fd22c774fa13bf2a553ebf Martin Detwiler posted a new activity comment https://storyembers.org/2-ways-writers-can-portray-god-in-fiction-and-which-is-better/comment-page-1/#comment-8799 Sun, 17 Oct 2021 05:32:47 -0400 My pleasure! I’m happy you found benefit in this article, and it’s always wonderful to meet another fan of the Wingfeather Saga!

In reply to - Martin Detwiler wrote a new post Editor’s Note: This is the second installment in our three-part series exploring how Christian writers should depict the supernatural. You can read the introductory post he […] ]]> 9f4efc35d614119755633de39e4b2b86 Martin Detwiler replied to the topic Controversial Opinion: "Reading makes your writing better" is bad advice in the forum General Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/95295/ Tue, 05 Oct 2021 20:51:14 -0400 The words of @arindown serve as a sufficient stand-in for my own on this subject.

I like the conversation and the premise of objecting to overbearing writing advice; but at the same time, most writing dogma comes from a place of near-universal applicability and shouldn’t be thrown out with the bathwater it has steeped in.

Write, read,…[Read more]

]]> 0 c5dd4376dea54aca87ca688ad10efaa9 Martin Detwiler posted a new activity comment https://storyembers.org/how-monet-gives-writers-the-secret-to-crafting-intoxicating-scenes/comment-page-1/#comment-8201 Sun, 05 Sep 2021 23:58:10 -0400 Really enjoyed this article, Daeus!

In reply to - Daeus Lamb wrote a new post Over a period of one year, famous artist Claud Monet dedicated himself to painting a set of haystacks during various seasons, weather conditions, and times of day. Sounds monotonous, […] ]]> 3f15746443565e63fb781a94651d22b8 Martin Detwiler's profile was updated https://storyembers.org/activity/p/94276/ Mon, 02 Aug 2021 02:36:41 -0400 0 22fd8b8db6c599c503261fcbba502bf2 Martin Detwiler posted a new activity comment https://storyembers.org/4-lessons-christian-writers-can-glean-from-the-horror-genre/comment-page-1/#comment-7947 Mon, 02 Aug 2021 02:35:12 -0400 Wow, wow. I agree wholeheartedly with this. Thank you for taking the time to put this down on “paper” and share it with us. I’m glad what I wrote was able to provide a springboard for these thoughts, and I hope they have continued to do so!

Also, thank you for your sincere encouragement. Every one of these articles is a team effort and we…[Read more]

In reply to - Martin Detwiler wrote a new post Shortly after I graduated from high school, I decided to watch a horror film for the first time. I wasn’t sure I wanted to, because I’d never been a fan of scenes designed to sta […] ]]> 22a2e2192e685b4d0b1f5aace0b729b6 Martin Detwiler posted a new activity comment https://storyembers.org/4-lessons-christian-writers-can-glean-from-the-horror-genre/comment-page-1/#comment-7946 Mon, 02 Aug 2021 02:19:25 -0400 Wow! You’re so welcome! Glad I could provide some help to sort through your approach to the genre.

In reply to - Martin Detwiler wrote a new post Shortly after I graduated from high school, I decided to watch a horror film for the first time. I wasn’t sure I wanted to, because I’d never been a fan of scenes designed to sta […] ]]> 03f421e516dc6d0e4b973723dadf3dfa Martin Detwiler posted a new activity comment https://storyembers.org/4-lessons-christian-writers-can-glean-from-the-horror-genre/comment-page-1/#comment-7945 Mon, 02 Aug 2021 02:18:13 -0400 Yes, I absolutely put them together in the same sentence. 😅 I still remember my first reading through the Wingfeather Saga, with my jaw on the floor *consistently*, and my heart squeezed with the richness and beauty of the story.

Thanks for sharing that quote! Love it so much.
And thanks for reading! I’m glad this could get you thinking

In reply to - Martin Detwiler wrote a new post Shortly after I graduated from high school, I decided to watch a horror film for the first time. I wasn’t sure I wanted to, because I’d never been a fan of scenes designed to sta […] ]]> d39692c3950616e5754b58be554b24b7 Martin Detwiler posted a new activity comment https://storyembers.org/4-lessons-christian-writers-can-glean-from-the-horror-genre/comment-page-1/#comment-7944 Mon, 02 Aug 2021 02:14:36 -0400 Thank you for reading and sharing! I hope it helps your cousin!

In reply to - Martin Detwiler wrote a new post Shortly after I graduated from high school, I decided to watch a horror film for the first time. I wasn’t sure I wanted to, because I’d never been a fan of scenes designed to sta […] ]]> 2253fe1df6fdb8615cb62c391098e7a2 Martin Detwiler posted a new activity comment https://storyembers.org/4-lessons-christian-writers-can-glean-from-the-horror-genre/comment-page-1/#comment-7943 Mon, 02 Aug 2021 02:13:51 -0400 Sometimes I wish my imagination was more visually vivid. Other times I am glad it’s not. Really interesting how we all interact with stuff differently.

I’m glad this got you thinking!

In reply to - Martin Detwiler wrote a new post Shortly after I graduated from high school, I decided to watch a horror film for the first time. I wasn’t sure I wanted to, because I’d never been a fan of scenes designed to sta […] ]]>