The Nine Plots: Character vs. Destiny
“It is your destiny.” The Emperor, Star Wars If you don’t want to limit your story to the relationships between characters, go for a big-picture theme. Consider writing the Character vs. Destiny plot line. Another of my favorites, this plot pits your main character against the abstract. At first [...]
Author Interview: Liwen Ho
Not every novelist dreamed of being a novelist, but sometimes it works out well. Liwen Ho actually started writing online but has followed her writing into the fiction world. Here's a look at what makes her pen move. Tell us a little about yourself. Hi, I’m Liwen and I live [...]
Joy in the Details by Gail Kittleson
The 1647 Westminster Shorter Catechism asks, "What is the chief end of man? (Not politically correct, but we get the meaning.) The answer certainly applies to our busy modern lives: the chief end of man is to glorify God and to enjoy him forever. But what does it mean to glorify [...]
The Nine Plots: Character vs. God
Not the most common novel theme out there, I imagine the Character vs. God plot line was most likely inspired by the Old Testament book of Job. This plot has three basic elements: your character comes face-to-face with God, they interact, and your character walks away a changed man. The [...]
Published a New Book? Send a Press Release – On Sale Now!
Did you sign a four-book contract with a major publisher? Has your newest release just hit the book stores? Will you be speaking at a local writers event? Then brag about it! Stop waiting and hoping for people to notice you – send an effective press release that will get people’s [...]