Literature can be divided into two main categories: non-fiction and fiction. Fiction is divided into genres and subgenres. When writing a novel, the first thing the writer must choose is the genre of the book and any subgeneres. Below is a list of the most basic fiction genres. Children's Fiction: books written for young kids. Subgenres include contemporary, comedy, … [Read more...] about Genres and Subgenres of Literature
Christian Writing
Biblical Character Arcs: Discovering Your Purpose
Discovering Your Purpose with Character Arcs Discovering the reason why you are here on this earth, why you are here in this time and why you are here according to your design does not have to be difficult. God has placed intrinsic value in you, and He has set your destiny in the distance. Then He allows obstacles to riddle your path, which creates tension. He does all … [Read more...] about Biblical Character Arcs: Discovering Your Purpose
The Art of Christian Writing
Here is my lecture from Word Fest 2018: The Art of Fiction Writing. Want to write a great story? Want to live a great life? The obstacles that separate your purpose from your goals create tension that will transform your life -- a principal that fiction writers use to transform their characters. Art of Fiction Writing PowerPoint. * One verbal typo: Internal dialogue is … [Read more...] about The Art of Christian Writing
7 Pointers for Starting a Writers Group for Christian Writers
I started leading a writing group at my church many years ago, and I am amazed by what God has done. Admittedly, my first inclination was to start a reading group, but our women’s ministry already had one. My women’s minister suggested that I start a devotional writing group. I shrugged my shoulders and said, “Sure.” Before this time, I had never … [Read more...] about 7 Pointers for Starting a Writers Group for Christian Writers
KRIS Channel 6 and Word Fest
Join me on KRIS Channel 6 for a quick interview about writing books and attending Corpus Christi Word Fest! Hope to see everyone at Texas A & M University -- Corpus Christi tonight at 6pm. We will have authors of all genres in attendance, so you can meet them, ask questions and get a signed book! … [Read more...] about KRIS Channel 6 and Word Fest
Realm Makers Conference 2018
I finally made it to the Realm Makers Writers Conference in St. Louis. This is a conference for speculative writers of faith. I was able to take several amazing classes to enhance my writing and publishing knowledge and skill. Lisa Magnum from Shadow Mountain Publishing taught me "How to Write an Ending that Doesn't Suck." I took a Scrivener workshop with Amy Williams from … [Read more...] about Realm Makers Conference 2018
Selah Awards 2018
What a wonderful, engrossing time at Blue Ridge Mountain Christian Writers Conference (#brmcwc). My brain is so full of writing, publishing and marketing information that I'm still processing everything I learned. Steven James helped me create a pitch for my newest fantasy fiction novel, the Curse of the Sand-shaper, and I was able to present this beautiful story to a … [Read more...] about Selah Awards 2018
