Authors are human beings, just like everyone else. They come from all walks of life, economic statuses, faith backgrounds, races, ethnicities and geographical locations. They’re affected by “the human condition,” which can sometimes include a personal crisis. If you’re an author whose current work in progress (WIP) is suffering because of personal problems, this post … Read more
After deciding that you want to be an author, you must also choose a writing niche, although it is possible to write books in multiple genres. You’ve probably noticed, however, that most best-selling or prolific authors typically home in on sci-fi, romance, historical fiction, thrillers, mystery or other categories. Christian fiction is currently a booming … Read more
If you’ve ever attended a writing workshop, the instructor may have taught that it’s always best to allow your readers to experience the events and scenes in your stories, rather than simply telling them what’s happening. Providing information has its place, as does “setting the scene” through the author’s descriptions. Throughout a story, however, and … Read more
The answer is yes. Some people mistakenly believe that, because Christianity includes belief in “objective/absolute truth,” that fiction stories in this genre must be based in real-world ideas and events. In fact, Christian authors are as free as writers of other genres to “build new worlds” in their stories. It would, of course, become problematic … Read more
In the publishing industry, there are numerous types of pre-book work that help turn a manuscript into a novel. While it’s possible to do all the legwork yourself (as a writer), that doesn’t mean it’s a good idea. For example, it’s typically not a good idea to edit your own work. This is especially true … Read more