Month: August 2024

Book Review: Nothing! by Natalee Creech

August 29, 2024

“Nothing!” by Natalee Creech and Joseph Cowman, published in 2019 by Worthy Kids, explores the reassuring message of Romans 8:38-39 from a child’s perspective. The book beautifully combines captivating illustrations and lyrical language to convey the unbreakable love of God. With engaging scenarios and literary techniques, it enhances both children’s imaginations and their understanding of God’s love. … More Book Review: Nothing! by Natalee Creech

Lyrical Language in Literature

August 26, 2024

Our next master class is coming up soon! On September 28, Natalee Creech will speak about lyrical language in prose. In thinking about this topic, let’s look at some examples of lyrical language in different types of literature. The House of the Seven Gables Nathaniel Hawthorne’s The House of the Seven Gables contains many examples … More Lyrical Language in Literature

What to Expect at Our Next Master Class by Natalee Creech

August 22, 2024

C.S. Lewis gave this advice on writing, to a schoolgirl in America: “Always write (and read) with the ear, not the eye.” I think that is sound advice – pun intended! I invite you to join me on September 28, for a day of reveling in lyrical language. We will take a look at poetic … More What to Expect at Our Next Master Class by Natalee Creech

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What is so Exciting About the Inciting Incident?

August 19, 2024

I’ve got about a dozen unfinished stories. When I look back to see why I gave up on the story (sometimes mid-sentence), I discovered most of them died out around chapter three. I was shocked. What was so hard about chapter three? Why would I give up so easily? As I read through the first … More What is so Exciting About the Inciting Incident?

Report on the 2024 Montrose Christian Writers Conference by Pam Halter

August 15, 2024

If you’ve never attended the Montrose writers’ conference, you’re missing out on something delightful. Montrose is a small conference in northeast PA. This year, the 35th annual Montrose Christian Writers Conference was held from July 15th to July 19th. It has a family feel and excellent workshops and faculty. The grounds are beautiful, and the … More Report on the 2024 Montrose Christian Writers Conference by Pam Halter

When You’re Caught by Surprise

August 12, 2024

A few months ago, I was asked by a church staff member if I would be willing to participate in an afternoon get-together sometime in the summer where I could share about being a writer. The person who asked me coordinates our church’s homeschool support group, so I thought it would be for a small, … More When You’re Caught by Surprise

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Mimosa Trees and Writers’ Dreams

August 5, 2024

Mimosa Trees Have you ever compared mimosa trees and writers’ dreams? I have. Several years ago, I attended a writers’ conference in North Carolina. While driving with my husband from our home in Texas, north through Alabama on Interstate 85, my husband and I looked for blossoming mimosa trees along the road. We do this … More Mimosa Trees and Writers’ Dreams

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Book Review: Miraculous Sky

August 1, 2024

Join us for a book review of Michelle Weltz’s new picture book, Miraculous Sky; a story based on true events. … More Book Review: Miraculous Sky