Set the Scene
Although I have been published for over twenty years now, my background is actually in film. I have a bachelor’s degree in Cinema, where my emphasis was cinematography. Of course, God had other plans for my life than that of a budding filmmaker. Nevertheless, I learned many valuable lessons from my film school days that […]
Philippians 4: Faith & Writing Goals For the New Year
Join us for a discussion faith and writing goals we can glean from Philippians 4 to start our year off right.
Yes, Lord. Confirming the Work of Our Hands by Jennifer Mill Barnes
“You never say “Yes” to anything.” Ever heard of Grey’s Anatomy? Shonda Rhimes is its critically-acclaimed and award-winning creator and executive producer. Although I’m not a television enthusiast, I was struck by the premise in her secular 2015 book, Year of Yes: How to Dance It Out, Stand in the Sun and Be Your Own Person. Rhimes’ […]
From the Write2Ignite Team
Image by lucecitavectors on Freepik We’re taking a week off to spend time with our family and friends. See you in 2024 with more posts on Christian kid lit, book reviews, writing tips, and godly inspiration!
Creativity Is a Journey of Discovery
Creativity is a journey of discovery
NOT BY MIGHT, NOR BY POWER, BUT BY MY SPIRIT by Mindy Baker
OUR EFFORTS Writing takes effort. Hours and hours of effort. And I’m not simply speaking about writing the words of a manuscript, but I’m also thinking of other types of energy: researching, editing, building a platform, marketing, and more! The truth is that no matter how far along you are in your author journey, there […]
What Writers Can Learn from Charles Schulz
By now, you’ve probably seen Linus tell Charlie Brown what Christmas is all about, seen Snoopy reunite with his brother Spike, and felt empathy for poor Rerun who is probably still stuck on that bike. For many, it’s tradition to watch the Charlie Brown Christmas Specials every year. And for many, it is the only […]
MISGUIDED: A MG Review by Guest Blogger, Brooke White
Book Review In the book Misguided by David Meyer, preteen Daniel Ford figures out a mystery that can ruin his town’s reputation. He gathers his friends Cindy, Keeley, and Adrian to solve this mystery. After a bit of hesitation, his friends agree to help. This book is told from various points of view showing different characters’ responses […]
Using Creation for Writing Inspiration
God created the world in six days. Each day was a step-by-step building up of an environment that would be suitable for humans. As writers, we are creators, too. We create whole worlds out of the imaginations and experiences in our heads. Let’s look at how the days of Creation can inspire our writing.
Book Review: Jolley Tales by Lydia Riley
Join us for a review of the first two books in the Jolley Tales series, a set of character building picture books.