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…
Starting from Scratch – Target Readers
Happy Christmas!
No creative writing tip today – I’m sure you’re all way too busy!
I just had to drop you a quick line, though, to say …
Introducing Your Protagonist
This may seem obvious, and I’m probably preaching to the choir here, but unless you have an excellent reason for not doing so, the first person you need to introduce your readers to is your protagonist . . .
Five Helpful Quotes from Famous Writers
Hello again Christian Writers, and welcome to the latest blog post – thank you for coming over. 🙂 I found the following quotes on the Internet, and we all know we can believe everything we read on the Internet (?)
Should Your Novel Be Shorter or Longer?
I have been asked more than once by new writers for advice on how long their book should be. Well of course there are variations, but here is a very rough guide to help you plan your novel:
Could you write a news story?
Writing about something current and emotive is a great way to get passion into your writing. This exercise will also help you write about your faith as part of a story, if this is a new thing for you. You know what they say – practice makes perfect!
The One Skill You Lack
Here’s an interesting thought – what one piece of knowledge or skill do you most need to take your writing to the next level?
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:
Going on a journey? Three things to remember!
If your characters are going on a journey to reach a destination and final victory, think about how long the journey should take, and how many crises they are going to have to face on the way. Here are three questions you will need to ask yourself for your journey . . .
Where will you set your next story?
As Christian writers we can easily fall into the trap of being so caught up in the theme of our story that we forget to use our imagination. We could set our stories in a typical home, school or church