by Stephanie Morrill | Dec 10, 2012 | Uncategorized
by Golden Keyes ParsonsGolden Keyes Parsons is a popular retreat and conference speaker and author of historical novels. Her book, “In The Shadow Of The Sun King,” (Thomas Nelson Publishing), first in a three-book series based on her family genealogy, released Fall...
by Stephanie Morrill | Dec 6, 2012 | Writing
We received 116 entries to our last writing contest – wow! Congratulations to those in the top 20: (Listed in alpha order)Allison PerdueBethany BaldwinBritt M.Danielle C.Ellen CoatneyGeorge ArkleyGillian AdamsHannah MummertJessi RobertsJessica StarickaJill...
by Stephanie Morrill | Dec 5, 2012 | Writing
by Stephanie MorrillOne way to add depth to your important characters is to determine their philosophies about life. And to maximize conflict, the life philosophies of various characters should contradict each other. (Though it can also be fun to have two characters...
by Stephanie Morrill | Dec 4, 2012 | Writing
by Jill WilliamsonEvery scene in your novel should have a purpose. This I’ve always known, but at a writers’ conference this past summer, Nancy Kress taught us that there are three reasons for a scene:1. To advance the plot2. To deepen characters3. To fill...
by Stephanie Morrill | Dec 3, 2012 | Writing
by Stephanie MorrillOne of the best parts of both writing and reading a book are the unexpected twists. But I think twists are most effective when you balance them out with what I call ripple scenes.These are scenes that show the effects the twist had on the...
