Last week I mentioned seven writing issues I noticed when reading a stack of children’s novels, that could have been avoided. Since then, I’ve found some more! So here they are (on to something more positive next week, I promise)…
Over the last few months I have been reviewing books for a charity that puts Christian titles into libraries and other public places. So I have had the joy of having to read. 🙂 How about that for an excuse to read – sorry, can’t do that, I absolutely have to finish these books….
Jan Godfrey is an experienced writer for children with many published books, mostly Christian. (Although her first published work was a Camberwick Green annual!)…
Hello again writers, and once again thanks for being here!
Today we’re going to look at one of the absolute basics of writing stories…
Do you set goals? It’s something I’ve been doing in the last few years, instead of New Year’s resolutions, which are way too easy to break (if you’re anything like me!).
Over the last few days of December I try to take time aside to…
Hello again, Christian writer friends, and welcome once again to another creative writing tip. I hope you are enjoying the summer (unless you are reading this in the southern hemisphere, in which case, I hope you are enjoying the winter)! 🙂
This week’s writing tip is a bit more philosophical than most – don’t know …
Do you keep a writing journal?
When we did the last meet-up course, I provided a notebook for everyone who came, for taking notes, doing writing exercises, and for completing the homework I set. I think they were useful!
I have a confession to make…
To feel understood by those close to you is a great blessing. If you don’t feel understood by family and friends, you feel a kind of isolation. And you know what Mother Teresa said: “Loneliness is the most terrible poverty.”
Do you remember a time in your life when you didn’t feel understood? When no one knew how you were really feeling? If you…
Have you ever thought, when you’re writing – I wonder if this is just a waste of time?
I know I have!
Don’t worry, you have to sift through a lot of muddy water when …
Do you ever ask yourself this question – Is my story good enough?
I certainly do! In fact, I’m writing a story at the moment, and have reached that point where I’m asking myself exactly that question. Is it too long-winded? Is there enough action? Are the characters…