The Christian Writer

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

  • The Positive Change Arc Antagonist, Part 1

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    Who’s the most important character in your story besides the protagonist? You might be inclined to answer with a mentor character, a love interest, or a sidekick. But there is one person that we often don’t think of in terms of importance. There would be no story, no plot, no anything but a bunch of…

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  • Psalm 119


    Psalm 119 is most well-known for being the longest chapter—as well as the longest psalm—in the Bible. However, many people look over this psalm because of its length, and its meaning is often missed. Today, I’m going to show you the beautiful design of Psalm 119, as well as how we can use its message…

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  • The Positive Change Arc Theme

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    Now that we’ve covered most of the major story elements, it’s time to talk about the Theme. The Theme brings the Lie, the Truth, the Want, the Need, and the Ghost all together to create a seamless framework for your story. Without it, the plot would be a jumbled mess, and the character arc would…

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  • Samson—The Redemption Arc

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    We have arrived at the last post in our Judges series. Today, we are talking about Samson, whose story can be found in Judges 13-16. While often seen as the most wicked of the judges, I hope we’ll see today how we can use Samson’s example to write redemption arcs for our own protagonists.

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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.