Pacing and Detail in Your Novel
March 25, 2021First, understand that there are all kinds of readers. Some love non-stop action and adventure, a fast-paced rollicking story that carries them from start to…
Category: Character Development
Too Much Realism Is Too Much
March 24, 2021A mistake many authors make is trying to be too realistic in their writing. By this, I mean they want to drag a reader through…
Building Character Profiles
November 15, 2020Building character profiles for your story is, in my opinion, an essential part of storytelling. You need to know your own characters, and it doesn’t…
You Need Dynamic Characters
November 15, 2020An issue I have with Christian authors is their tendency to create unrealistic characters to depict their Christian values and ideals. On the surface, this…
Importance of the Point of View
November 14, 2020Choosing the right point of view (POV) is essential to great storytelling. I’ve read and edited books where the author tries to tell the story…
Writing Character Gestures
November 14, 2020Recently, I’ve noticed a disappointing trend in both the books I’ve been reading and those I edit. Specifically, the struggle to write character gestures, such…
How Much Realism Should There Be in My Christian Novel?
November 14, 2020Novels have a tremendous impact upon the imagination of the reader. As Christians, we should be aware of what we force our readers to imagine….
