When I work on my stories or read through my drafts, I often do so with earbuds in. Either that or I go back to the piano in our house …
How to Bore Your Audience (Doctor Who)
“Doctor Who” is a British sci-fi show that began airing in 1963, was canceled in 1989 and was revived for another run in 2005, which is still going to this …
When to Start Working on Your Story Idea (And When to Stop)
Finding the right idea for your story can be a challenge. I know many people ask different authors how they get their story ideas. Some small authors give a straightforward …
Finding Writing Inspiration in The Bible
“The Chronicles of Narnia” is a bestselling, classic children’s fantasy series by author C. S. Lewis. One of the most discussed things about the series is its biblical parallels. The …
What Is a Serial Novel? And How Do I Write One?
Today, I thought I would talk about serialized novels. Those who follow news of what’s coming to Disney Plus super closely have probably heard the term “serialized” before since Disney …
Why I Love Bad Movies (and Hate Some Good Ones)
I love bad movies. They’re fun to watch and are usually pretty entertaining. But how can I enjoy something even if I know it’s bad? Isn’t that an oxymoron? How …
A World of Possibilities
Last Saturday, the library in my city hosted a local authors’ convention, and I thought I would attend. (Not as an author, though, because the library does not know I …
Looking at Your Draft with Fresh Eyes
Writing is a long process, and sometimes we as authors want to spend as much time as possible working on our projects, so they get done quickly. We write the …
Happy Birthday, Ray Bradbury!
(I apologize for not posting yesterday. I meant to finish this, but it took much longer than I expected, and I was very busy with other work. Because of this, …
Wanting What We Don’t Need
Everyone has needs, and everyone has wants. They aren’t always mutually exclusive, but often that is what they end up being. Our wants typically conflict with our needs, and the …