Would it be a mistake for the prophet Jeremiah to be the principal character in a novel about him? Probably, almost certainly, yes. The reasons not to do so spring from the story's genre, biblical …
First things first
I recently read a well-intentioned and authoritative article that advised aspiring authors, when "choosing" their novel's title, to examine their finished work then invent a title that perfectly fits …
Researching biblical fiction
Maybe you have read Dan Brown's wildly popular novel, The DaVinci Code, published in 2003. Perhaps, instead of reading the book, you took in the movie. You may have even enjoyed one or both. After …
why first chapters are unfair
“A good writer is basically a storyteller, not a scholar or a redeemer of mankind. ”― Isaac Bashevis Singer You are convinced of your story's value. You've keen insights to share as it unfolds and …
Important notice to subscribers
First, I would like to thank all of you who somehow found this site and subscribed to it even before I have begun to publicize it. To be honest, I am confused at how so many of you have shown up on …
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