Why Christians Should Not Read Smut

If you're reading this, I'm already surprised. Why? Because most people will probably a) not read because they're afraid I might get explicit because of the title, b) don't want to be preached at, c) already think they know what I'm going to say and not read it anyway. However, if you are reading this, … Continue reading Why Christians Should Not Read Smut →

A Key Comparison

One of the things I have observed over the last few months is the odd similarities between writing and piano tuning. If you know anything about either, you might be laughing. But it's no joke. As some of you know, back in August I took up a piano tuning apprenticeship. It's been challenging, there's so much … Continue reading A Key Comparison →

Writing Tropes Part 7: Evil King

At long last, we come to the end. It's been an interesting journey, that's for certain. I've learned a lot--and I hope you all have too. But without further ado, let's tackle the last writing trope I'm going to talk about: the Evil King. Before we begin, let's make this a bit of a broader … Continue reading Writing Tropes Part 7: Evil King →

Writing Tropes Part 6: Secret Princess

Here we come to the second to last installment in this writing mini-series! Today, let's talk about another of the minor writing tropes: Secret Princess. The Secret Princess is either one of the main characters or is one of the secondary characters in the story that interacts with the main character at one point during the … Continue reading Writing Tropes Part 6: Secret Princess →

Writing Tropes Part 5: The Hero

And we're back with another installation in this mini-writing help series! May I present one of the most common character tropes in writing: The Hero The Hero: They're the protagonist. Almost always right, are friends with all the good guys, and a perfect person with little flaws. Usually have good skill sets (though they're usually … Continue reading Writing Tropes Part 5: The Hero →

Guest Post: Three Ways to Improve the Romance in Your Novel

Hey everyone! This week I have the privilege of featuring a post by my fellow writer, Ocean McAllister, on the topic of romance in literature and writing. You can follow her on her blog here. Without much further ado, here it is! ~~~ Three Ways to Improve the Romance in Your Novel… From a Non-romantic Writer Elaborate … Continue reading Guest Post: Three Ways to Improve the Romance in Your Novel →