Yes, Opinion Writing Is Real Writing with Real Value. Here’s Why
Let me start by saying I don’t lose the irony that this entire post is opinion writing. With that out of the way (phew!), I’ve been trying to spend more time interacting with writing groups...
Should You Write in Multiple Genres?
A while back, I had the opportunity to attend the Northwestern Christian Writers Conference (virtually, thanks to COVID-19). In one of the panels, another writer asked a relatively innocent question: Is it okay to write...
5 Things Writers Should Never Say
Image via Canva Writers are supposed to be great with words. But there are a few phrases I sometimes hear from those in the profession that, in total honesty, drive me up the wall. These...
Writer’s Block Doesn’t Exist. Here’s Why
You know how it goes. You sit down at your laptop or with a notebook, ready to write. Only you don’t. The page stays blank. Nothing happens. For most of my writing career, I’ve called...
J.K. Rowling and Stephen King Have A Feud. Here’s What It Teaches Us as Writers
Business photo created by rawpixel.com – www.freepik.com A while back, J.K. Rowling made waves (again) for her stance on transgender people. This time, she was responding to a tweet by Stephen King, who expressed his...
Scripts in Writing Are Dangerous. Here’s Why
Lately, I’ve been listening to a ton of podcasts. Although they cover a host of different topics, they almost all start the same way if there’s a guest: “Thanks for being on the show.” “Thanks...
Short Writing Deadlines Can Boost Your Quality and Confidence. Here’s How
Image by Wanda Thibodeaux via Canva If you’ve read any of my previous blog posts, then you already know that I’m a huge advocate of not forcing writing if you’re just not feeling it. Forced...
Protagonist and Antagonist: Why Morally Gray Is Good
Image by Alexas_Fotos via Canva In traditional writing, there’s often a clear protagonist and antagonist. The protagonist is the character (or idea) that represents everything good and right. The antagonist is the character (or idea)...
