Dialogue VS Descriptions: Which is More Important?

If you’re a writer, you most likely fall into one of two camps: Either you excel at writing dialogue, or you’re a master of creative descriptions.

Is one aspect of writing more important than the other? Let’s find out!

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No Book is Perfect… And Yours Won’t Be Either

Writing a book is hard. There aren’t many people who would argue against that statement. Editing a book, on the other hand, can be a whole ‘nother level of difficulty that can drive us authors insane as we chase perfectionism, if we let it.

The ultimate truth, though, is that besides the Bible, no book is perfect. Including ours. And that’s okay. It’s perfectly normal.

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What Qualifies as “Clean” Fiction to Me?

In the realm of Clean fiction, there are many different opinions on what type of content qualifies as “clean”. In this post, I’ll be covering my own thoughts on what I personally consider clean fiction to be, which is my standard for writing as an author of clean, Christian reads.

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Why I Don’t Write With Specific Tropes in Mind

As authors, one of the most marketable aspects our books can be the tropes we include in our manuscripts; however, I choose not to write my own books with specific tropes in mind. Here’s why.

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WIP Update: Tales of an Awkward Turtle (Update #1)

Can you believe Tales of an Awkward Turtle is already three months in the making?

If you’re wondering how progress is going on this zany story, here’s the tea, y’all. I can’t wait to tell you all about it.

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Writing Realistic Christian Fiction: The Line Between Edgy & Edifying

Can Christian fiction truly be both edgy and edifying? This week’s post goes over what the line between edgy and edifying is, and how we as writers of Christian fiction can write from a happy medium that glorifies God without sugarcoating the realities of the fallen world.

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10 Gift Ideas for the Writer In Your Life

If you have a writer in your life, and you’re far from being a writer yourself, you may struggle to come up with gift ideas for them. But, have no fear! Here’s a list of 10 gift ideas for writers, curated by a writer. 🙂

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