Be Sensitive: Using Sensory Details to Introduce Settings
When I edit novels from new writers, regardless of genre, they tend to share a common flaw - their characters see everything: they watch each other, see each other, and describe all visual aspects of a scene. Not bad, but God blessed us with five senses! Don't forget to bring all of [...]
Author Interview: Myrna Parks
Every writer has a unique backstory, and Myrna Parks is no exception. Hailing from rural Kentucky and overlooking the Mississippi River, Myrna writes romantic and inspiration fiction because, well, she's called to. Here's a look at Myrna's start and her writing life today. Welcome! Please tell us a little about [...]
The Secret of Hummingbird Cake by Celeste Fletcher McHale
Get your copy here! When all else fails, turn to the divine taste of hummingbird cake. -- That was the promotional pitch I received for this book. I didn't know anything else about it, but there was a cake on the cover and I like cake, so I decided to [...]
Not All Books Are Stories by Wade Webster (Giveaway!)
Not all books are stories, but every book has a story. My debut book isn’t a story. It’s a surprise. I never planned on writing this book to begin with. I simply walked through an open door and was given a book—one week at a time. When I joined American [...]
Creating Conflict in Your Story
In one of my writing groups, an author recently wanted to add conflict, so he made his characters fight. That turned his characters into people he didn't like, which led to some frustration. He understood that his story needed conflict, but he wasn't sure how to do that. He assumed [...]