Can one picture really paint a thousand words? In Oscar Wilde’s novel, The Picture of Dorian Gray, a corrupt young man sells his soul to ensure that the effects of sin and age show only in a hidden portrait. Choose one of these famous portraits and see if you can find a story in it! […]
Traveling Season – Forensics and Faith
August 2, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Many authors have personal blogs that they put a lot of time into. Fans sometimes enjoy following their favorite author online. Other writers like to hang around digitally to learn from the masters. In the genre of Christian mystery and suspense, Brandilyn Collins is one of the top writers. Her blog posts at Forensics and […]
Writing Prompt #10
July 30, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Finally . . . fantasy! See what you can do with these: The trick, as always, is not only to INCLUDE the images in your story, but to include them in an original manner. Please share a passage with us in the comment section!
Traveling Season – Novel Matters
July 26, 2010 By Leave a Comment
If you enjoy the classics–Dickens, Austen, et. al.–you might enjoy a more literary form of contemporary fiction called “upmarket.” Some of the best writers of upmarket fiction on the Christian shelves share some very contemplative posts on Novel Matters. Always food for thought!
Writing Prompt #9
July 23, 2010 By Leave a Comment
We haven’t done much for the mystery writers out there yet. Try these old standards…with a new twist.