Tag Archives: writing fiction

Do You Have Lemon Juice on Your Face?

Posted on May 26, 2018 by writinginoverdrive

by Jim Denney Many aspiring writers assume that, because they’ve done a lot of reading, they know how to write. This is almost never true. Writing is a craft that must the mastered through intensive study and practice. The problem … Continue reading →

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Writing is Finger-Painting with Words

Posted on February 10, 2018 by writinginoverdrive

by Jim Denney A few years ago, I taught a workshop at a writer’s conference. After one session, a young woman came up to me and said, “My problem is that I never finish anything. I’m so afraid that someone … Continue reading →

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Of Art and Lucre by Kristen Heitzmann

Posted on May 31, 2016 by kristenheitzmann

A few weeks ago I finished writing the second book in my Told You Series. It’s always exhilarating to bring the crescendo to a final resonating note. The arc is complete, the suspense resolved, a satisfying denouement for the characters … Continue reading →

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Saying Goodbye to a Beloved Character by Julie Arduini

Posted on March 13, 2013 by juliearduini

I admit it, I watch Dallas. I know it’s a soap opera and is a stark contrast to my Bible Series post last week. I watch because right or wrong, the show brings back happy family memories. We had our … Continue reading →