Craft of Writing
Mastering the Art of Crafting Effective Dialogue
The power of dialogue within the pages of a novel cannot be overstated. It’s through dialogue that characters come alive, relationships are forged, conflicts intensify, […]
Year: 2023
Craft of Writing
How to Develop Strong, Memorable Characters in Your Novel
Following on from our recent post, 8 Obstacles to Writing a Successful Novel and How to Avoid Them, in this post we take a deeper […]
Craft of Writing
8 Obstacles to Writing a Successful Novel and How to Avoid Them
Writing a novel requires planning, strong characters, seamless integration of information, authentic dialogue, conflict, editing, research, perseverance, and a love for the craft. Avoid common mistakes and create a captivating narrative. […]
Spiritual Life
Dangerous Christian Writing: In Spirit and Truth
After surrendering my life to Christ in 2013, I gave my writing career to God as well. It didn’t matter that I’d already established a […]
Encouraging Writers
When Words Changed a Kingdom
For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father’s family […]
Writer's Journey
Writers Need Writers: In the Footsteps of the Inklings
Tolkien, Lewis, Barfield, Williams … what did they have that I don’t? I’ve been reading the book, Bandersnatch by Diana Pavlac Glyer.1 I’m a bit jealous […]
Craft of Writing
Show, Don’t Tell: Engaging the Five Senses
I have fallen in love with imaginative prayer, also known as Ignatian Contemplation. In the Ignatian tradition, this form of prayer meshes the heart and […]
Spiritual Life
Writers, Why a Word for the Year?
You’ve heard it asked. What’s your word for the year? This inquiry is everywhere come late December—people blogging about it and posting their word (and […]