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Do you enjoy writing? Do you desire to publish one day? I’m blogging with you in mind!
I pen these posts to inspire you through God’s Word. My hope is to encourage you with writing tips and tricks, publishing advice, fun ideas, prompts, and personal stories.
Get to know me more, grow in your love for God’s Word, and find ways to honor God in your writing and publishing journey. Let’s go!
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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.

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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

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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

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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

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I’m Bored?

I’m Bored? I slouched in my chair, blowing a sigh out my lips and making a funny sound.My sister looked up from across the room. “What’s wrong?”“Oh, nothing. I’m just bored.”“You have writer’s block again?”“No, I know what’s coming next. I even know what words I want to use to

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“How Do You Come Up With Good Names?”

“How Do You Come Up With Good Names?” I was sitting at a table with some young friends of mine, and we began to talk about writing. One sweet girl asked me what all the names of my characters were. I gave her a few. Her round blue eyes reflected

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The Hero Must Have a Name!

The Hero Must Have a Name! “Haven’t you named the hero yet?”“Not yet.”“When are you going to get around to that?”“When I hear a name that sounds right.”“When will that be?”“I don’t know.”“How can you write a book about a character that has no name?”“He has a name in my

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Hidden Character

Hidden Character At some point, “that which is hidden will be brought into the light.” In book two of The Pure Line Series, a hidden character comes into the light.  In Chained, I wrote in a nameless character. This background person had no physical features, no lines, and only three appearances

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Find it Flawed

Find it Flawed My older sister, a cousin, and I were sitting in my aunt’s living room making potholders. After discussing the variety of topics young girls do, we turned our minds to more spiritual things. We spoke about God and how He is perfect. He never says or does

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