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Rose Sheffler commented on the post, Loving John Wilson 8 months, 2 weeks ago
Thank you
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Rose Sheffler wrote a new post 2 years, 1 month ago
Many writers, myself included, tend to devalue short stories because of their brevity. “Real” writers are supposed to craft novels. Some of the most famous authors of the twentieth century, however, were mas […]
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Rose Sheffler commented on the post, The Biggest Lie We Believe about Strong Female Protagonists 2 years, 9 months ago
Rachel! I’m pleased you’ve come back for a refresher! Good luck with your writing.
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Rose Sheffler commented on the post, The Biggest Lie We Believe about Strong Female Protagonists 2 years, 9 months ago
Em.K.Hofer, I really enjoy Brandon Sanderson. Shallen is one of those characters that’s complex and thought provoking. I think overall she’s fantastic and a good example of someone dark and broken, but in a way that elicits compassion. I’ve not read the Stormlight Archives recently so my memory of her isn’t the best. But what I do remember, I…[Read more]
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Rose Sheffler commented on the post, The Biggest Lie We Believe about Strong Female Protagonists 2 years, 9 months ago
Thanks for reading, Dawn. I do not know of Kate Daniels. But thank you for bringing her to my attention. I’ll look her up. Did you have thoughts about her you’d care to share?
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Rose Sheffler commented on the post, Loving John Wilson 2 years, 11 months ago
Anyone who reads my story makes me feel honored. Anyone who reads and then rereads, makes me feel humbled. You **can** write like this. Try. Fail. Try again. (Probably fail again.) You’ll get there.
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Rose Sheffler wrote a new post 3 years ago
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 viewed as idleness, and the […]
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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!
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Rose Sheffler wrote a new post 3 years, 4 months ago
Worldbuilding is, at its core, an imaginative divergence from reality that begins with a question. It’s most integral to fantasy, science fiction, and Dungeon Masters, but regardless of the genre (or r […]
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Rose Sheffler wrote a new post 3 years, 5 months ago
All writers and readers have an opinion on literary tropes—which ones they like, dislike, and think are overdone, as well as those that reserve the author (or consumer) a spot in the third circle of h […]
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Thanks for this article! Austen truly is the queen of Christian romance 😍
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Rose Sheffler commented on the post, 3 Ways Fanfiction Helped Me Grow as a Writer 3 years, 5 months ago
Jenna, I’m so glad this piece brought some joy and encouragement to your day! Keep writing and Godspeed!
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Rose Sheffler commented on the post, Loving John Wilson 3 years, 5 months ago
Thank you, Clara.
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Rose Sheffler commented on the post, Loving John Wilson 3 years, 5 months ago
Thanks, Martin.
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Rose Sheffler wrote a new post 3 years, 5 months ago
For writers, especially “serious” writers, fanfiction can feel like the elephant in the room. Everyone is aware of it, and many of us have tiptoed into it. Yet, because of the stigma that clings to it, we avo […]
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Jenna, I’m so glad this piece brought some joy and encouragement to your day! Keep writing and Godspeed!
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Rose Sheffler commented on the post, Christian Stories Don’t Need to Be Deep and Philosophical 3 years, 6 months ago
Abriana, I think some of the most compelling works of Christian fictions wouldn’t be recognized under the Christian Market criteria. (When was the last time you saw Anna Karenina advertised as a Christian novel?) Clean reads are necessary and good, but they don’t have to be “Christian.” Keep writing and pursue that joy in creation!
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Rose Sheffler commented on the post, The Biggest Lie We Believe about Strong Female Protagonists 3 years, 6 months ago
Thanks for reading, Melissa. You’re brother sister team sounds refreshing! What a great way to have different perspectives. Shad is the BEST. Reality speaks to people. Keep at it and Godspeed.
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Rose Sheffler wrote a new post 3 years, 6 months ago
Strong women, as they’re portrayed in a lot of fiction and films, have a problem. They act like men (albeit hot men with curvy bodies and perfect hair, teeth, and nails).
This bothers me, and it should bo […]
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Thanks for reading, Melissa. You’re brother sister team sounds refreshing! What a great way to have different perspectives. Shad is the BEST. Reality speaks to people. Keep at it and Godspeed.
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I remember reading this a few years ago but it’s such a good reminder!
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Rachel! I’m pleased you’ve come back for a refresher! Good luck with your writing.
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Thanks for reading, Dawn. I do not know of Kate Daniels. But thank you for bringing her to my attention. I’ll look her up. Did you have thoughts about her you’d care to share?
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Em.K.Hofer, I really enjoy Brandon Sanderson. Shallen is one of those characters that’s complex and thought provoking. I think overall she’s fantastic and a good example of someone dark and broken, but in a way that elicits compassion. I’ve not read the Stormlight Archives recently so my memory of her isn’t the best. But what I do remember, I found realistic and compelling. All the best, and thanks for reading.
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Great article. Thank you 🙂
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Rose Sheffler commented on the post, Christian Stories Don’t Need to Be Deep and Philosophical 3 years, 6 months ago
Rachel, thanks for reading and I hope this encourages you to pursue the stories you want and need to write, even if they’re less serious. Good luck!
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Rose Sheffler commented on the post, Christian Stories Don’t Need to Be Deep and Philosophical 3 years, 6 months ago
Anne, imitation is the highest form of flattery. In the end, we all imitate God in our process of sub-creation through writing. The most simple things often are the truest reflection of Truth and Beauty. Godspeed!
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Rose Sheffler commented on the post, Christian Stories Don’t Need to Be Deep and Philosophical 3 years, 6 months ago
Emily, I’m happy to have written it then! Take comfort and keep writing.
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Rose Sheffler wrote a new post 3 years, 6 months ago
Many of us sit down at our desks with a list of criteria we believe we must meet before we can be confident that we’re honoring God with our writing. Our stories need to be thought-provoking, spiritual, and c […]
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Amazing article, Rose! Thanks so much for this reassurance…
It’s so easy for me to compare my books to Lewis and Andrew Peterson and Lloyd Alexander and all the writers I want to be like.
This was a good reminder that I should want to be like them… but not in the sense of writing what they’ve already written. I want to be like them in the sense that I also want my writing to be a reflection of truth and beauty.-
Anne, imitation is the highest form of flattery. In the end, we all imitate God in our process of sub-creation through writing. The most simple things often are the truest reflection of Truth and Beauty. Godspeed!
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Thank you so much! I write YA historical fiction and historical fantasy, and sometimes it’s easy to look at all the “serious” stories and wonder what purpose mine have and whether I’m wasting my time.
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Rachel, thanks for reading and I hope this encourages you to pursue the stories you want and need to write, even if they’re less serious. Good luck!
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Emily, I’m happy to have written it then! Take comfort and keep writing.
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A very reassuring and encouraging article. I’ve never had any talent for writing Christian fiction (fiction that would meet all the criteria for the Christian market) but I have always been talented in writing fiction that would (hopefully) be classified as a “clean read”. I enjoy writing clean reads for the general market, and want my writing to be acceptable for all ages–not necessarily something every person in the world would like, but no explicit sexual activity, violence, or language.
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Abriana, I think some of the most compelling works of Christian fictions wouldn’t be recognized under the Christian Market criteria. (When was the last time you saw Anna Karenina advertised as a Christian novel?) Clean reads are necessary and good, but they don’t have to be “Christian.” Keep writing and pursue that joy in creation!
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