Start in the middle

Start in the middle

Ever had a hard time starting a story? You see it in your mind. You see the conflict, the characters, the action unfolding. You just don’t know how to get there from here. You just don’t know where to start. ...

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How to make evil characters complex

How to make evil characters complex

Yesterday I warned against flattening your characters, especially the “enemy” ones you want your readers to hate. Today, I want to provide some tangible advice on how to accomplish this. Below are some simple suggestions to make your villains, antagonists, ...

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Don’t flatten your enemies

Don’t flatten your enemies

Remember how Jesus said, “Love your enemies?” The same has to be true for those characters you hate when you write a novel. I’ve been watching a lot of Lost on Netflix with my wife lately. We’re absolutely hooked on ...

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My son bought me a Lego Ninja

My son bought me a Lego Ninja

My son bought me a Lego Ninja for Christmas. It’s attached to a keyring, and the feet light up like two mini flashlights when you press the logo on his chest. Phoenix was two years old when he picked it ...

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What are you so angry for?

What are you so angry for?

(Feature photo by Rainy-Lain) Christians often say that non-believers have a Christ-shaped hole in their heart. That once you accept Jesus, that endless pit will be filled.  As though, once you accept Jesus, you will have complete satisfaction and contentment ...

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