By Tara Johnson, @TaraMinistry Oh, the dreaded sagging middle. No, I’m not talking about flabby abs, although I do need to hit the gym. I’m talking about every writer’s kryptonite: …
3 Tips to Strengthen the End of Your Novel
by Beth K. Vogt, @bethvogt In a recent author Q&A, I was asked what part of the writing process challenged me the most. The actual question was: What part of the …
The Three Laws of Writing a Novel
by Peter Leavell, @PeterLeavell Professor Leavell steps into the classroom and sets down his briefcase. He adjusts his notes (which are included here) on the podium, adjusts his glasses, and …
Hope: Adding Faith to Our Fiction
By Pepper Basham, @pepperbasham What is one thing some of the most popular stories in history have in common? Okay…I don’t mean the VERY obvious answers like “characters” or “dialogue” …
The Writer’s Philosophy: Aesthetics of a Father’s Tale
by Peter Leavell, @PeterLeavell I’m a dad. Sure, my kids hit their twenties, but I’m still a father. So, I have three stories I continually use to torture them if …