Category: Writing
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Give Yourself Time
This might sound really obvious, but writing requires time. Odds are likely that you have a general average for how much you can write in a certain amount of time. For instance, I’m currently averaging around 1,000 words an hour. But if I keep only giving myself an hour to write, I’m never going to…
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Write Messy
Write messy. I started the first draft of a brand new WIP a couple of weeks ago. And those first few days were so hard. My inner editor was critiquing everything. Now, having a strong inner editor is a good thing during the editing phase. During drafting, it’s all about simply getting words on the…
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Your Story Matters
Sometimes, it can be easy to wonder if our stories really matter. What if no one ever reads it? Is it just wasted time? Why keep trying if your writing never seems to get anywhere? Friend, your stories are not wasted. They are not pointless. Even if no one besides you ever reads it, if…
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Publishing Update!
It’s been a while since I posted a book update for my debut with Nightshade Publishing! (Remember, if you want to get monthly writing updates and be the first to know any news, be sure to sign up for my newsletter) First off, my publisher and I have settled on an official title! However, I…
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Writing (and Reading) Resource: On Magic & Miracles
On Magic and Miracles: A Theological Guide to Discerning Fictional Magic by Marian A. Jacobs publisher’s synopsis From classic fantasy like The Lord of the Rings and The Chronicles of Narnia to modern stories like Harry Potter, Christians have been debating the issue of fictional magic for decades. Some believers read and write fantasy as an expression of their God-given…
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Publishing Update!
. . . Aaannndd, edits are done! Well, for the moment, at least. I’ve turned in the first full round of edits to my publisher, which means that I’m one step closer to getting to share this story with all of you! I’ll be honest, there are times when the thought of other people reading…
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Learn Your Weaknesses
I wrote my first full-length novel my sophomore year of high school. While my family was gracious and kind in their critique of it (because, let’s be honest, it was a very weak story), they couldn’t help but tease me about the number of times my characters bite their lips. I used the “find and…
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Keeping Moving Forward
Part of Newton’s First Law of Motion is that an object in motion will stay in motion unless acted upon by an outside force. And while I feel confident in saying that Newton did not have writing in mind when he wrote his law, I think the principal can still apply. The easiest way to…
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Write Every Day?
I’m not sure if there’s a piece of advice that writers seem to disagree on more than, “Write every day.” Some people live and thrive by it. For others, it kills their creativity and desire to write. It can feel like really divisive advice. But I think we need to step back for a second…
Hailey Huntington 