I am very pleased to announce that as of today, my first novel “Like Melvin” is available! Copies can be found on Amazon, Google Books, Goodreads, Barnes and Noble, and the Westbow Press website. (Links below) “Like Melvin” is a Christian fiction book targeted to young adults. You can find a brief description of the...
Sometimes you have to begin at the end. Although most writing prompts are opening lines, there is a unique challenge to be found in composing backwards from a closing line. With that in mind, here are 21 totally original final story lines to pique your sense of creativity. Best of luck and let me know...
Worldbuilding: the concept of creating the universe in which your fictional characters live. For the avid writer, world building is an exhilarating process, filled with endless possibilities. Beginning worldbuilding is like being given a blank canvas; it is up to you the individual to create the masterpiece. The concept of worldbuilding is not one that...
Jean Valjean, Les Miserables: 19th Century France Penal System Half a Star 19 YEARS FOR A LOAF OF BREAD?! ARE YOU KIDDING ME?! Horrible food, deplorable accommodations, dispassionate staff. Stay clear of guy named Javert, MAJOR power trip issues. HALF A STAR MORE THAN DESERVED!!!!! Winston Smith, 1984: The Government Five Stars WOW!!!!! FIVE STARS...
There are many ways in which a writer can establish his/her environment to help aid in the writing process, but there is one catalyst that stands out above the rest: music. While some would argue that absolute silence is necessary for focused writing, music provides distinct mental advantages that are impossible to come by elsewhere....
Many have speculated that Disney’s latest craze of converting popular animated classics into live action adaptations is a thinly veiled cash grab. The main reason for this belief is…it’s basically true. Nonetheless, I am a firm believer in the idea of gleaning writing tips from all manner of genres. Disney’s conversion of a popular animated...
Character vs. Plot. This seems to be the most difficult choice for fiction writers at times. Do you devote your time and energy to developing the characters, or the plot? Who’s in charge? Does character serve plot or does plot serve character? This is a dilemma for many, and I really don’t believe there is...
Onomatopoeia: 5 Writing Tips Pow! Wham! Bang! Everyone is familiar with the idea of onomatopoeia, even if they aren’t as familiar with the cumbersome word itself. Being able to use words that mean what they sound like is a useful communication tool, as well as a fun “spice” to use when writing. There are, however,...
I’ve been writing since I was about ten years old. Originally, I played by all of the rules and wrote a book as you’re “supposed to write it”, ie in chronological order going from Chapter 1 to Chapter 2 etc. Over the years however, I noticed a certain trait in my writing: rushing through...
So recently I composed an article for the website Bang2Write about the use of MacGuffins in literature. For the full article, just click the link at the bottom. The MacGuffin: What it is and How to Use It The statue from The Maltese Falcon. The grail from Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade. “Rosebud” from...
