Most novels do not include illustrations. Much is left to the reader’s imagination. There are several reasons, however, why authors should describe their characters’ appearance early on in a story. Creative writing skills enable authors to “show” a character’s physical appearance rather than using static, descriptive text. Rather than writing “He was a tall man,” … Read more
Not every protagonist in the Christian fiction genre is a black-and-white, cut-and-dry, upstanding, stellar character. Many heroes and heroines are flawed. In fact, most should have some type of noticeable fault to make them more believable. A flawed protagonist, however, must have some way to become endearing to your readers. This is where “Save the … Read more
As a Christian fiction author, you want to leave your readers feeling uplifted, inspired and entertained. In short, when they close the cover after reading the final paragraph, you want them to be satisfied. You also want them to want to read more of your writing. Endings are often one of the most challenging parts … Read more
Becoming an author in the “fiction” space can be both challenging and rewarding. The most prolific writers typically focus on a specific genre, although some have been known to branch out and test other waters. If you’re thinking about trying your hand at a Christian romance novel, there are several key features you’ll want to … Read more