Fiction authors typically must learn to write about all sorts of personalities when developing their characters. This can be challenging. For example, if an author is a highly confident person, he or she might find it difficult to write about an introverted, shy character. Perhaps your next novel has a character in it who has … Read more
Have you ever read a Christian fiction novel that “left you hanging” at the end? Perhaps the author left a major issue unresolved or didn’t connect all the dots on the relationship between the two main characters. Maybe there were just too many questions left unanswered. At any rate, you walked away feeling like there … Read more
If you plan to earn a living as an author, then boosting creativity will no doubt be a top priority in your life. Writing is a creative process. We’ve all read horror stories about writer’s block, something every author hopes to avoid. Developing hobbies (outside of writing) is a great way to engage your mind and spark … Read more
If you were to interview all the prolific authors in the world, you’d undoubtedly discover that no two writers have the same daily routine. There are “last minute” authors, who work best under pressure and love plowing through a manuscript when a deadline is looming just ahead. On the contrary, many writers like to approach … Read more
Christian fiction isn’t limited to stories about Jesus. In fact, while many novels include characters who are believers, as well as various ideologies within the faith, some authors choose to take a more subtle approach when telling stories based on Christianity. For example, an author in the Christian fiction industry might write a book in … Read more
No two authors are exactly alike. One might swear by using outlines, while another has never created one or used one for a novel. Each writing process is unique. However, there are several tips that can help most writers move from start to finish in a productive, smooth-as-possible manner. Most authors have, at some point, … Read more
Today, phrases like “Dream big” and “Go big or go home” are core mantras that guide young adults through their academic and professional careers. Advanced technology, as well as countless resources, enables people to accomplish goals, such as writing a novel, which might not have been possible long ago. One of the primary decisions authors … Read more
November is a highly competitive month for fiction authors. This time of the year is known as “Q4” or “the fourth quarter” in the publishing industry. Authors can gain an edge over competitors by adopting a “Christmas in July” strategy. Whether a current manuscript is specifically a Christmas novel or romance, mystery, fantasy, etc., isn’t … Read more
Comparing the writings of authors, such as Charles Dickens, Mark Twain or Nathaniel Hawthorne to writers of today like John Grisham, Freida McFadden and Cara Bastone might seem like comparing apples to oranges. As with fashion, music and other industries that change with the times, writing has evolved (or, as some critics would say, “devolved”) … Read more
Prior to sending your novel to a publisher, you’ll want to do everything you can to make sure it has achieved its full potential. The best means for doing so is to use beta readers and professional editors. Don’t even think about submitting a manuscript until you’ve completed a thorough edit and revision—preferably, more than … Read more