5 For Writing
Waltzing With Potatoes: Brainstorming for VeggieTales
By Doug Peterson The voice on the other end of the line was Bob the Tomato. It was a…
February 27, 2017-
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Writing with HumorThe Difference Between Comedy and Humor
I read a statement once that stuck with me: All comedy has humor, but not all humor is comedy.…
February 26, 2017 -
The Writer's PenCase, UncategorizedSeamless Self–Editing––Part VIII
As this series draws to a close, here are a couple practical exercises you can do at home to…
February 21, 2017 -
Talking CharacterDo You Know What Your Character Is Doing?
What is your main character’s goal? The thing that drives her through the story, no matter how many obstacles…
February 19, 2017 -
The Creative Tool Kit3 Ways to {Creatively} Fall in Love with Writing All Over Again
“Falling in love in a Christian way is to say, ‘I am excited about your future and I want…
February 3, 2017 -
The Writer's PenCaseSeamless Self-Editing––Part VII
This time, we’re continuing our look at self-editing with tips from Self-Editing for Fiction Writers, by Browne and King.…
January 22, 2017 -
Talking Character
5 Character Development Exercises
Go shopping This non-writing exercise can help you connect with your character in a tangible way, by interacting with…
January 19, 2017 -
The Ministry of WritingKnow Your Manual — Seminary in 5: Old Testament Survey
Save money. Learn theology. Become a better writer. Minister more effective. That’s my hope for you. In this second…
January 10, 2017 -
The Creative Tool Kit
5 Habits To Spark Your Creativity in 2017
“Creativity is a habit, and the best creativity is the result of good work habits.” Twyla Tharp Every break…
January 3, 2017 -
5 For WritingProcrastination and the Pen
By Doug Peterson I stepped slowly out onto the board of a high dive at our local swimming pool,…
December 28, 2016 -
The Writer's PenCase
Seamless Self-Editing––Part VI
We all want our manuscripts to be the best they can be. In the past, we’ve relied on unskilled…
December 22, 2016 -
Talking Character
How Selfish Is Your Protagonist?
We writers love our protagonists. We give them a few flaws and quirks, but we know that underneath their…
December 19, 2016 -
The Ministry of WritingYou are a Bible Interpreter — Seminary in 5: Interpretation of the Bible
Save money. Learn theology. Become a better writer. Minister more effective. That’s my hope for you. In this second…
December 10, 2016 -
The Creative Tool Kit
12 Days of Christmas for Creative Minds
Hey, creative peeps, here are twelve gift ideas (either for yourself or for others!) in honor of the 12…
December 3, 2016 -
5 For WritingTwo Writing Lessons From Tolkien
By Doug Peterson When J.R.R. Tolkien’s novel, The Hobbit, was published in October of 1937, it was so popular…
November 29, 2016 -
Craft, Writing with HumorMalapropisms — The Insanely Successful Yogi Berra Technique of Humor
Malapropisms “When you come to a fork in the road, take it.” Say what? A malapropism sounds more like a…
November 24, 2016 -
The Writer's PenCase
Seamless Self-Editing––Part V
Writers write because we love to use words, but let’s face it––even though we say we write for ourselves,…
November 22, 2016 -
Talking Character
Different Temperaments, Different Fears
The heroine of the mystery novel I am working on needs certain qualities to be a good sleuth. Things…
November 19, 2016 -
The Creative Tool Kit15 Inspiring + Unique Settings to Write
One particular corner in our home will be missed once we move to the country. That would be my…
November 4, 2016 -
Craft, The Writer's PenCase
Seamless Self-Editing––Part IV
Getting published traditionally is difficult. Small publishers are more likely to accept a manuscript from a previously unpublished author,…
October 28, 2016 -
5 For WritingWhat’s Wrong With Escapist Stories?
I still remember the day my fiction-writing teacher made it clear that he was not happy with me. However,…
October 28, 2016 -
Talking Character
Moving Beyond Clichés
I struggle when it comes to writing descriptions of character emotions. I know better than to simply tell the…
October 19, 2016 -
The Ministry of WritingWhat do you believe about the Bible? — Seminary in 5: Bibliology
Save money. Learn theology. Become a better writer. Minister more effective. That’s my hope for you. In this second…
October 10, 2016 -
The Creative Tool Kit
5 Places to Stir Your Creative Senses, Part 2
{If you missed last month’s first installment on 5 Places to Stir Your Creative Senses, you may want to…
October 3, 2016 -
Craft, Writing with Humor5 Easy Steps To Make Readers Laugh Using The Absurd
Ever laughed in an absurd situation or at an absurd time? Sure you have. We’ve all done it. Our friend…
September 24, 2016
