The Importance of Being More Than Earnest
If we want our stories to be the best they can be, being earnest isn’t enough. We need to know how to :
Plot a great story that will appeal to today’s readers
Create engaging characters
Describe clearly for maximum emotional impact
Write great dialogue
Bring the story to a satisfactory conclusion
Get the balance right between narrative, dialogue and description
Draw readers in to the story from the first paragraph . . .
How to become the person you’ve always wanted to be!
As Christians writing for a reason we can get so caught up in being earnest that we forget that writing should be fun. OK, yes, it’s work too, but it should certainly have some lighter moments . . . and who knows where those lighter moments might take you?
Here’s an idea to give you a break from your novel: