Mystery vs Murky by Aaron Gansky
Authors, particularly new ones, struggle with how much information to give and when to give it. Aaron Gansky offers tips on how to write stories that have mystery that isn’t murky. Welcome Aaron!
Read MoreMake Your Story World Come Alive
One of the key elements to any work of fiction is the setting. Believable creation of the story world is every bit as important as the character creation, and in fact, the setting can often function very much like a character in the way it captivates and draws the reader in. The most important thing a writer can accomplish with their setting is to make the reader think they live there.
Read MoreCharacters Are Like Children
It seems that if you’re the one doing the writing that the characters you create should behave the way you would like. That’s not always the case! If you’re a fiction writer, I would love to hear about your experiences with characters!
Read MoreCreating Realistic Characters in a Christian Romance Novel
This week we take a look at some practical tips on creating characters that make a Christian romance novels believable. Christian romance writers have the great privilege of revealing the greatest love story of all, the love of God for humankind, and telling it through the characters we create.
Read MoreThe Impossibility of Fiction by Aaron Gansky
My guest this week is Aaron Gansky, novelist, editor, mentor, and teacher. I know you will appreciate and enjoy what he has to say about writing fiction!
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