Official website for Contemporary YA author, Allyson Kennedy
Good mental and spiritual health plays a vital role in surviving, and thriving, as an author. How can we as Christian authors intentionally prioritize God over the many aspects of publishing books? My friend and fellow author M. Liz Boyle is here today to discuss how periodic fasting can help Christian authors stay focused on the One we’re writing for.
Read MoreWhat have I learned in my fourth year of indie publishing? Check out these three, slightly unorthodox lessons, and a discount deal you won’t want to miss!
Read MoreWriting Christian characters can be a difficult concept to grasp. How can we make them realistic while not crossing the line into too legalistic, or too edgy? Join me in learning how we can craft believable Christian characters who are realistically flawed and still lead the reader on a Christ-centered journey.
Read MoreDo you have a hard time crafting palpable emotions for your characters? Check out today’s post where I reveal my top tips for writing scenes that will take your readers on an emotional roller coaster.
Read MoreBoy Meets World is an iconic 90s TV show, but what can it teach us about storytelling? Check out the top three lessons I’ve learned about writing from Boy Meets World.
Read MoreThe Help by Kathryn Stockett is not only a modern classic, but a piece of literature as important to American history as Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird. With so much merit, what can The Help teach us about storytelling? Check out the top three lessons I’ve learned about writing from my favorite historical fiction novel.
Read MoreAre you worried that your story’s characters are basic? Check out these three signs to determine what may need fixing.
Read MoreThe Hunger Games is an epic young adult dystopian series, but what can it teach us about storytelling? Check out the top three lessons I picked up from reading Suzanne Collins’s groundbreaking series.
Read MoreRugrats was a brilliant cartoon hit in the 90s and early 2000s, but what can it teach writers about storytelling? Well, hold on to your diapies, writers! Today I’ve got an adventure for you!
Read MoreForrest Gump is a classic Americana film, but what can it teach us about writing? Join me as I analyze the film and recap the top three lessons Forrest Gump has taught me about writing.
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