Here’s a quick creative writing tip for you: Before you start writing your story, write a character list, then sketch out a description of each of your characters. Include their …
Some of you will know that I am involved with a charity called Media Associates International (MAI). This charity works to help believers involved in all aspects of Christian publishing, …
I think I’ve probably talked about this before: leaving a legacy with our writing. I know for sure, I did mention that on a recent holiday to Dorset, I visited …
Here’s a problem. You can have a nice story, with an excellent theme, such as bullying, prayer, or body image… but if it’s not a gripping, thrilling story, kids won’t …
We had an interesting discussion about the role of the antagonist in a recent Writers for a Reason Unite meeting. It can be confusing, so here are a few quick …
Hello, and welcome to the latest Write for a Reason writing tip. Here’s an idea: You know you have to keep reading, if you want to write well? How about …
Hello, my writer friends! Today I’d like to talk to you a bit about fantasy writing. This is a slightly longer writing tip than usual, but I do feel it …
I have a very interesting writing tip for you today. One of our Writers for a Reason Unite members asked me about writing dialogue. Should he say, ‘I would like’, …
At our Writers for a Reason Unite Q&A yesterday, one of the things we talked about was weaving a message into a story. How do we do this gently, with …
