The Art and Craft of Christian Fiction (Week 4)

It was tough to wake up today. My bed was warm and my house was cold. It was one of those days when the moment I sat up I started planning when I was going to catch a nap. This isn’t my typical Saturday morning. Usually I wake up excited about my writing routine and aboutContinue reading “The Art and Craft of Christian Fiction (Week 4)”

The Art and Craft of Writing Christian Fiction (Week 3)

I’m really enjoying this book about the art of writing Christian Fiction. This is the second book by Jeff Gerke that I have read, and I think the man is a genius. I am a writer for many reasons. I choose to spend my time articulating stories because I enjoy it. It’s a hobby thatContinue reading “The Art and Craft of Writing Christian Fiction (Week 3)”

The Art and Craft of Christian Fiction (Week 2)

I’m pressing forward in my work to modify my Christian Fiction manuscript. It’s a secular story with Christian themes of forgiveness, redemption, and love. My hope is that in studying this book by Jeff Gerke that I will be able to add some touches to that story that take it beyond a “feel good” taleContinue reading “The Art and Craft of Christian Fiction (Week 2)”

The Art and Craft of Writing Christian Fiction (Week 1)

At some point over the last six months the idea of revamping my original novel to fit under the umbrella of Christian Fiction occurred to me. It is a novel steeped in personal lessons and it traces the rebuilding of a broken relationship. For so long I struggled with what my novel was missing inContinue reading “The Art and Craft of Writing Christian Fiction (Week 1)”