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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]