For Writers

Believe it or not, scarred characters are a popular trope in fiction. From Mr. Rochester to Harry Potter, some of our best-loved characters were scarred. What Does a Scarred Character Mean? Before diving into the details, let me clarify what I mean by a scarred character. You might be thinking, Well, obviously, it’s a character […]

As authors, we’re constantly bombarded by feedback. Some of it is amazing, but some make you wonder, ‘Why bother?’ Criticism and feedback are a natural part of the creative process. But how do you handle criticism and negative feedback? This is worth pondering, because we can’t avoid it as long as our books are available

Do you celebrate milestones? Writing is a journey made up of thousands of tiny steps—and every one of them deserves a little love. From outlining your story to hitting “send” on that final draft, each milestone is proof that you’re doing the thing. You’re writing. But in the whirlwind of word counts and deadlines, it’s

Every Christian writer has that one moment—the one that demands more courage than they feel they have. Maybe it’s hitting “publish” on a vulnerable blog post. Maybe it’s weaving Scripture into fiction, knowing it might turn off a few readers. Or maybe it’s simply claiming your identity as a writer called by God. Fear shows

Every writer has been there: the days when the words just won’t come, and inspiration seems like a distant memory. It’s easy to feel frustrated and defeated when creativity takes a hiatus, but the good news is that inspiration can be rekindled. There are several proven strategies to get your writing spark back, even when

At some point, there’s a fear every author faces, a moment of paralyzing doubt.Whether it’s publishing that first novel, receiving a harsh review, or just hitting “post” on a vulnerable piece, the fear is real. Writing is deeply personal—and putting it out into the world can feel like standing in front of a crowd with

One of my favorite things as a writer—and a reader—is falling in love with relatable characters. The kind who feel like they could be your new best friend. When I started writing Hudson and Keke’s romance, I didn’t set out to give my hero a family group chat. But somewhere between plot twists and character

Are you a new writer searching for inspiration to write your first (or next) book? Perhaps you’re a seasoned writer hoping for motivation to face your next project. I got you. I interviewed several authors and am sharing their best advice for new authors…and yes, these tips for new writers apply even if you’ve been

This idea that we’re not good enough is something many of us struggle with us periodically. Will I measure up? Will I meet the standards that have been set? Will I be as good as I was last time? As I sat to edit His Perfect Family, these questions and others like them plagued me,

This week I’m pleased to have author J.R. Kopenski on the blog talking about ways to challenge yourself as a Christian author. What Does It Mean to Challenge Yourself? I think we’ve all been there. Prolonged periods of writer’s block or dry writing seasons where our writing journey is taking us nowhere. How do we