The Christian Writer

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

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  • How to Write a Sidekick Character

    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.

  • 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.

  • The Positive Change Arc Resolution

    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…

  • 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…

  • How to Write a Mentor Character

    Today, we’re going to be looking at what makes a good mentor character. I’ll be using several different examples from the Bible, so be sure to take a look at the passages for yourself.

  • The Positive Change Arc Climax

    Today, we’re looking at the Climax of a Positive Change Arc. This is where everything comes to a head, and where all of the main conflict is resolved.

  • Jesus, Thy Blood and Righteousness & I Gave My Life for Thee

    This month, I decided to feature two hymns instead of one. While, at first, they might seem a bit unrelated to each other, you might be surprised when you learn the connection between them. “Jesus, Thy Blood and Righteousness” was written by Count von Zinzedorf, a man famous for his generosity and support of mission…

  • 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!

  • The Ultimate Negative Change Arc

    Today, we are looking at the last example in our series on the story of humanity—the ultimate Negative Change Arc. This role of this arc is played by those who ultimately reject God and His Truth.

  • The Positive Change Arc Third Plot Point

    Today, we’re talking about the Third Plot Point—arguably the most important plot point in your story (and also my favorite). It’s vital that you get this plot point right, so stay tuned as we dive right in.