The Christian Writer

Spreading God’s Truth to the World One Story at a Time

  • Intro to Flat Arcs

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    Today, we’re starting a new series on Flat Arcs. If you’ve been following my Positive Change Arc series, some of the terms I use in this Flat Arc series might sound familiar to you, but I’ll try to explain them thoroughly for any new readers.

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  • How to Write a Sidekick Character

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    Today, we’re talking about writing sidekick characters, using examples from both the Bible and fictional books and movies. Sidekicks are fun to write, but they aren’t just there to crack jokes… they can actually go much deeper.

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  • God Moves in a Mysterious Way


    “God Moves in a Mysterious Way” (originally titled “Light Shining Out of Darkness”) was written by William Cowper, who is more famously known for writing the hymn “There is a Fountain.” Cowper’s story is an amazing one, but full of turmoil and hardship.

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  • The Positive Change Arc Resolution

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    Today, we’re going to be talking about the Positive Change Arc Resolution. While this is the last plot point in a Positive Change Arc, it matters just as much as any of the others. Since the Resolution is the last thing your readers will see, they will remember if you messed it up. So stay…

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Hi, I’m Grace Dvorachek! I am a child of the King, a lover of words, and a devourer of books. Writing is my passion, and I love exploring how to use stories to reflect the character and glory of God. Click here to view my full bio.