I am a lover of romantic things – but more the Pride and Prejudice type of romantic than Hollywood romantic. I do think there’s a difference! What is it about Pride and Prejudice, A Room With a View, and Far From the Madding Crowd that draws us in and has us savoring every tiny exchange…
Story ideas are exciting things that sometimes pop up suddenly, and sometimes are slowly crafted over a long time. Often, for me, it’s mostly the former, with a little pinch of the latter in there. I get so caught up in the magic of this new world I have imagined, that sometimes the problems with…
Autumn is a beautiful time of year to begin something new, or work on something special. Perhaps you are in need of a little inspiration and guidance with your writing. You are in the right place! This post is going to give you fifteen autumnal themed writing prompts. Writing prompts can be used in many…
Here in New Zealand, autumn has just arrived, bringing with it all that good comfort food, fresh air, and changing leaves. Not only does it change nature and what we eat, but it also makes me think of all the fun writerly things I could be doing. I thought I’d compile all my ideas so…
Whenever I don’t have a routine, my writing falls on the back burner, until I realize one day that I haven’t worked on a project for weeks, or even months. It can be hard to finish writing projects, that’s why I’m here today to encourage you to get into a writing routine and finish the…
Imagine being able to call the stories you create your ministry – well, you can! Although the word “ministry” often makes me think of Bible studies, on the road preaching, podcast tours, and big speakers – that’s not all it is. I’ve learn that the word includes so much more. Instead of living as if…
Evil is a part of our world, and a part of all conflict. To write a book, you’re going to need to include some form of evil. Without darkness, there is no reason to fight for light in the world. All conflict is based around the fact that something is wrong or bad, and your…
Glorifying God is one of the core values of a Christian. So glorifying God through your writing (or songwriting etc.) is naturally one of the values of a Christian creative. Throughout my life, I’ve always had the goal of glorifying God through all I do. Whether that is writing a book, taking photographs, jotting down…
I never knew what immersive writing sessions were until I came across them on YouTube. Now I think they’re one of the best things the internet has to offer writers. I use them all the time as a tool for increasing my focus and motivating me while writing. Who doesn’t want to be super zoned…
Sometimes my computer screen is nothing but a blank page that I can’t seem to fill. Needing to get words down but not feeling inspired is something all authors experience at some point. If that’s you today, you’re in the right place. I’ve had plenty of days feeling blah, or meh, about my writing. It’s…