By Chelsea Hindle We’ve all been there—engrossed in a beautiful book, with fantastic characters we’re rooting for, a...
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How to Use Tone and Atmosphere to Craft an Unforgettable Story
By Jodi Clark Have you ever heard a story from a friend and thought, “Wow, they have a really different point of view...
Show, Don’t Tell: How to Use This Rule Effectively
By Jodi Clark If you’ve been a writer for any length of time, you’ve probably come across this phrase: “Show, don’t...
Interview on Novellas and Marketing with Hope Ann
Today we have the distinct pleasure of interviewing Hope Ann, whose name you might just recognize as she's been part...
Writing Synopses
By Anastasia McTague Lots of young writers have had to tangle, at some point or another, with...
Are Cliches to be Avoided?
By Hope AnnClichés abound in movies and books. The dashing prince rescuing the helpless princess. The mentor dying and...
Interview on Characters and Writer’s Conferences with Author Kim Vandel (plus Giveaway!)
So, about two months ago, I picked up this random indie book by a Christian author and absolutely loved it. (You can...
True Courage
“Success is never final, failure is never fatal. It’s the courage that counts.” While this...
The Bildungsroman: What It Is and How to Write One
By Josiah DeGraafThe transition from childhood to adulthood is an important transition that everyone has to make....
8 Common Cliches of Coming-of-Age Stories
By Hope AnnThere is a theme which abounds across a number of genres. One in which young men are torn from their farms...
How to Do a Character Archetype Well in Four Easy Steps
By Josiah DeGraafCharacter archetypes. Most of us know common examples of...
All Art is Christian Art
All art is Christian art. That's a rather bold statement. Immediately, objections start to pop into our minds. “But...