Advice from My Siblings! 4 More Ways to Inspire Your Writing
Advice from My Siblings! 4 More Ways to Inspire Your Writing I have received much inspiration from my siblings over the years. Now, they share a snippet of their insights! E.G. says, look at some pictures. Imagine a story to that picture; make it up as quick as you can. […]
Help! I Don’t Have Time to Write!
Help! I Don’t Have Time to Write! “Help! I don’t have time to write!” Have you ever shouted those words? At least in your head? Me, too. I felt the exact same way at the beginning of 2022. Between my personal interests, relationships with God, family, and friends, and our […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
Jumping Hurdles in Self-Publishing
Jumping Hurdles in Self-Publishing If there is not at least one hurdle in the path before you, then you are probably going the wrong way. As a Christian, I am fully aware that the evil one will try to attack my faith at every opportunity. Jesus Christ has given me […]
5 Ways to Inspire Yourself to Write
5 Ways to Inspire Yourself to Write “I write when I’m inspired, and I see to it that I am inspired at nine o’clock every morning.” – Peter De Vries. Everyone needs a little encouragement in their writing journey to become inspired because, without inspiration, the story dies. So, here […]