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Looking Back on 2023
Since the new year just began yesterday, I thought I would take the opportunity to reflect back on 2023 and look forward to 2024. 2023 was an amazing year for me personally… I accomplished a lot of goals, including graduating high school, getting my driver’s license, and starting a part-time job. The Lord has also…
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The Flat Arc Hook
Today, we’re going to be talking about the Flat Arc Hook… the first event in the story. This post might sound similar to the post I wrote on the Positive Change Arc Hook, but today we’re going to look at the Hook from the angle of a Flat Arc. The Hook occurs at the very…
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In Jesus Christ: A Poem
Recently, I wrote a poem that I wanted to share on this blog. It speaks of the worth and purpose found in knowing Jesus, and it was inspired by Colossians 3:4, which says, “When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory.” I hope you will enjoy…
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How to Change the World
Do you want to change the world? At some time or another in your life, you might have had the desire to do something big. Whether it was a childhood dream or the thrill of starting a new career, you wanted to make an impact—to do something that would not be forgotten. But as you…
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My Favorite Character Encounters With the Cross
Since Resurrection Sunday is coming up in less than a week, I thought this would be a good opportunity to give you guys a list of some memorable scenes in Christian movies and books. So stay tuned for some good movies to watch this Easter season!
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The Effects of Literature
This year in school, I was given the assignment of researching and writing a 10-page paper. I chose the topic of literature (no surprise there)—specifically, the topic of literature’s effects on the individual and on society as a whole.
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The Positive Change Arc First Pinch Point
Your character has just been plunged into an entirely new world. No longer in the Normal World where they could be relatively comfortable in their Lie, they are now in the Adventure World, where the Lie doesn’t work and the main conflict abounds. At this point, it’s a confusing world full of unknowns.