Let's be honest: there are a lot of people teaching writing skills online. And in many ways, that's a good thing. You have so many choices for advice about plot, character, narration… Why spend your time with me? Another way of asking that question is: what is "character-first writing," and why should I care about … Continue reading Writing Resources: Daniel David Wallace
Writing Resources: The Write Practice
You want to get published. That makes sense. Most writers do. But here’s the question: are you practicing? Because Michael Jordan and Cristiano Ronaldo practiced. Tiger Woods practiced. He took his first swing when he was two years old. Bill Gates practiced. Pablo Picasso practiced. He started painting when he was seven. Heck, even doctors, … Continue reading Writing Resources: The Write Practice
Change Is Coming, and YOU Get a Say!
It’s a bit of a different post today—but please stick around because I need your help! I’ve said time and time again that changes are coming to this blog, and after a lot of thinking, important decisions about where I’m going with my writing, and quite a bit of prodding from God, those changes are … Continue reading Change Is Coming, and YOU Get a Say!
Answering Your Burning Questions about Freelance Writing: “What Are Your Top Tips?”
Whenever I say I'm a freelance writer, eyebrows are raised all over the room. Sometimes it's out of interest or curiosity. Other times it's a look like, "Great, another one of those 'work from home' people." But in rare and magical moments, talking about my job helps someone. I recently made an acquaintance who's a … Continue reading Answering Your Burning Questions about Freelance Writing: “What Are Your Top Tips?”
Reblog: Research for Fiction Writers from A Writer’s Path
http://ryanlanz.com/2022/06/18/research-for-fiction-writers/ We don't often talk about research as fiction writers, do we? Just because you're writing fiction doesn't mean you can make everything up. As ARHuelsenbeck points out in this article, readers don't appreciate inaccurate information, even in a genre like sci-fi! Even fantasy calls for research sometimes—I've done plenty! But research can also be … Continue reading Reblog: Research for Fiction Writers from A Writer’s Path
To Own the Rain: A sci-fi flash fiction story
No. 49/100 flash fiction stories It's raining on Praxilius IV. You’ll probably find this a pretty uninteresting statement, but you've never been to Solana—we’re called the System of Six Suns for a reason. From space, every planet looks orange. Everywhere. No blue. No green. Just orange—and maybe a bit of brown to complement. To you, a … Continue reading To Own the Rain: A sci-fi flash fiction story
The Anne of Green Gables Series: Uncovering the Key to Making a Long Series Enjoyable
If you don't love Anne Shirley, you've never read Anne of Green Gables. I only discovered Anne about two years ago when an actress I've been following for a long time made a wonderful audiobook of L. M. Montgomery's classic. Since then, I've been leisurely making my way through the rest of the series. My … Continue reading The Anne of Green Gables Series: Uncovering the Key to Making a Long Series Enjoyable
Why Formatting Is Vitally Important for a Self-Published Book (And How to Do It Well!)
It is a truth universally acknowledged that self-published authors tend to cut corners—and formatting is one of the areas that commonly suffers the most. But this doesn't have to be you! If you've been around for some time, you know that I advocate for intentional and professional self-publishing. I believe that every aspect of self-publishing … Continue reading Why Formatting Is Vitally Important for a Self-Published Book (And How to Do It Well!)
How Self-Publishing Can Benefit Your Freelance Writing Business
Are you a freelance writer looking to grow your business and expand your reach? (Who of us isn't?!) I've got a simple, often overlooked solution for you: self-publishing. Now, I know what you might be thinking: "I can't write a book!" or maybe something like "Books have nothing to do with my business." I'm here … Continue reading How Self-Publishing Can Benefit Your Freelance Writing Business
Reblog: How to Use Character Actions to Develop Better Characters from Myers Fiction
http://myersfiction.com/2023/07/25/how-to-use-character-actions-to-develop-better-characters/ Y'all know how I am about characters in a story—they're one of the most integral parts of any narrative, which is why you have to spend time on your characters for your story to be successful. This post from the blog Myers Fiction is wonderfully thorough while still being easy to read, understand, and … Continue reading Reblog: How to Use Character Actions to Develop Better Characters from Myers Fiction
The Story Canvas 