Plotters, Pantsers, and Plantsers
Plots and Character Arcs Series
Hymn Case Studies
How to Write Supporting Characters
The Story of Humanity Series
The Book of Judges Series
Holiday-Themed Posts
Hidden Gems
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Something for Thee
“Something for Thee” (also sometimes called “Something for Jesus”) is a hymn that you may have never heard of. Written by Sylvanus D. Phelps in 1862, its tune was composed by Robert Lowry, who wrote tunes to several renowned hymns.
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The Ghost
So, if you’ve been following this series, your character now has a misbelief—the Lie—and a goal—the Want. But we haven’t yet discussed the reasoning behind it all. Why does your MC believe the Lie? Why do they desire to have the Want? The answer to that is the Ghost.
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Jephthah—How to Write a Strong Leader
Jephthah’s story can be found in Judges 11-12 if you want to read it before continuing with this post. This tale is about a man who rose past his lowly birth to lead his people to victory against oppressors. In fact, we can use Jephthah as an example of how we can portray strong leaders…
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The Want vs. the Need
What does your character want more than anything? And what do they need more than anything? These elements are referred to as the Want and the Need, and they’re both necessary in order to keep any plot moving. If you don’t have the above questions answered already, you will by the end of this post.
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.