I first started writing because I was inspired by the books I read, but my first novelette was a far cry from the rich, suspenseful books that I’d read. While I had a few reader instincts on the way a story works, I didn’t have much concrete, in-depth knowledge of structure, character, or worldbuilding. So […]
Do you ever wonder how you’ll find time to write when you grow up, move out, and have to do life “for real”? Or maybe you’re already an adult and struggling to maintain your writing habits while also working, getting a degree, or even raising kids. Published authors are lucky. They don’t have to worry […]
When I first learned to roller skate, my dad was with me. He gave me lots of good advice, like how to move my feet and position myself. “You should lean forward,” he said, “because falling forward is better than falling backward.” Without my dad there to teach me how to roller skate, I probably […]
When I first heard the word “platform” in the context of writerly steps, I had a vague notion of social media followers, email subscribers, and speaking engagements. And I sort of shunned the idea. I didn’t really know what it meant, why it was important, or how to start and grow my platform. A platform […]
“So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God” (1 Corinthians 10:31). Christian writers have existed ever since Christianity, from the gospel writers to modern-day novelist Chuck Black. Christian artists in general have striven to center their work right around the Lord, like Johann Sebastian Bach, […]
Twice a week after school in second grade, I would put on cleats and shin guards, fill up my water jug, and go to soccer practice. First, we’d do conditioning. Laps, suicide, and high knees got us warmed up before we moved on to drills. We learned passing and shooting. We learned spacing and defending. […]
