All About Editing
All About Editing “Editing requires a lot of problem-solving and balances the raging abstract of actually writing the story with the more analytical, objective process of shaping it.” – Thia S. Writing this blog post on editing gave me the same headache and boredom that real editing causes. Friend, editing […]
14 Tips for Getting Back into Writing After a Break
14 Tips for Getting Back into Writing After a Break We all need a break from writing on occasion. Sometimes that break is needed to help a family member or complete another project. Sometimes it’s just our own mental need for a respite from the plotting and character development. Breaks […]
How Did You Write a Whole Book?
How Did You Write a Whole Book? “Hiya! I’d really enjoy getting to know you. Want to chat?” I emailed a young lady I had only formerly been acquainted with.She typed back, “Yeah! That sounds great. I’d also love to know how you actually wrote a whole book! And how […]
What You Do is Not Who You Are
What You Do is Not Who You Are Have you noticed, in English, we have a title adjoining nearly every occupation? Get this. I’m cooking, therefore, I am a cook. I’m reading, therefore, I am a reader. I’m swimming, therefore, I am a swimmer. I’m writing, therefore, I’m a writer. […]
I’m No Expert
I’m No Expert “Not many of you should presume to be teachers, my brothers.” (James 3:1a) As excited as I am to share my thoughts and experiences with you on this blog, I wanted to make one point clear. I’m no expert. I am continually studying, growing, and experimenting with […]
Crafting Back Matter in a Work of Fiction
Crafting Back Matter in a Work of Fiction “Welcome to my little editing corner! I’ve been given all kinds of fun things to use here and I wanted to share it with you. Oh, yes, please take a seat. These elements? Oh, those are for back matter. Sure, we can […]
Making 1st Person Read Like 3rd Person
Making 1st Person Read Like 3rd Person There are several characters whose lives will impact the hero in my newest book. As I was writing, I searched for a way to incorporate more of their thoughts, emotions, and struggles into the book. My biggest dilemma? The book is written in […]
The War Trilogy
Share this Review Facebook The War TrilogyCecelia Schmidt Prefer to watch? Head over to my Youtube channel and hear the review there! Genre: Historical Fiction/Christian Fiction/Young Adult/Teen Grace Johnson could see the future before her, shining brightly with the fulfilled desire of being married to David Carver. But, her father won’t […]
Hunter Brown and the Secret of the Shadow
Share this Review Facebook Hunter Brown and the Secret of the Shadow(Codebearers Series, #1)The Miller Brothers Prefer to watch? Head over to my Youtube channel and hear the review there! Genre: Fantasy/Young Adult/Teen He was your average kid looking for ways to have fun rather than to improve his class […]
Eye of the Oracle
Share this Review Facebook Eye of the Oracle(Oracles of Fire Series, #1)Bryan Davis Prefer to watch? Head over to my Youtube channel and hear the review there! Genre: Fantasy/Young Adult/Teen Mara is unforgettable. “Sprouted from the earth, flourished in the pull of magnetic harmony, and blossomed in the light of […]