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  • The Flat Arc Antagonist

    Today, we’re taking a look at one of the most important characters in your story… the antagonist. This character is often underrated because we can tend to take a “one-size-fits-all” approach to villains. But the reality is that they are just as much a person as any other character in the story, so they require…

  • How to Write a Great First Chapter

    The first chapter of your story is arguably the most important. After all, if you don’t hook your readers in from the beginning, it’s going to be much harder to win back their loyalty later on. So, today, we’re going to be taking a look at how to write a first chapter that will make…

  • The Flat Arc Theme

    What is your story about? At its core, what is the message that it speaks… what is the issue or problem that it addresses? This topic will be the Theme of your story—the thing that ties everything else together.

  • How to Write Sarcasm

    Today, we’re going to talk about a very interesting subject, and that is how to write sarcasm. You might be surprised to learn that there actually is a bit of sarcastic humor in the Bible, which we can learn from even today.

  • Day by Day

    The hymn “Day by Day” was written by Carolina Sandell in 1858. Though the song itself expresses a deep peace and trust in God and His sovereign care, the circumstances surrounding its origin were quite different.

  • The Backstory

    Today, we’re going to be talking about the Backstory for a Flat Arc protagonist. The Backstory is a vital part of a book or movie, so you have to make sure that you pin it down before you begin writing the story.

  • How to Write a Love Interest Character

    Today, we’re going to be talking about the Love Interest character, and how you can use examples from fiction and the Bible to help you write them better.

  • The Goal

    What does your MC want more than anything else in the world? What is the prize at the end of their quest? What is the finish line at the end of the race? What do they hope will be the result of their mission?

  • How to Write an Antagonist

    Today, we’re going to talk about the single most important supporting character in your story… the antagonist. They are one of the main reasons the story is even happening, so it’s vital that you get this character right.

  • My Favorite Summer Stories

    Today, I’m going to be sharing with you some of my favorite summer stories. Since it’s the 4th of July, I thought it would be the perfect time to do this. Stay tuned to see if some of your favorites made the list!