“Amateurs sit and wait for inspiration, the rest of us just get up and go to work.”
~Stephen King
Author: Hallee Bridgeman
With nearly a million sales, Hallee Bridgeman is aUSA TODAY best-selling and award-winning Christian author who writes action-packed romantic suspense focusing on realistic characters who face real-world problems. Her work has been described as everything from refreshing to heart-stopping exciting and edgy. Hallee has served as the Director of the Kentucky Christian Writers Conference, President of the Faith-Hope-Love chapter of the Romance Writers of America, is a member of the American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW), the American Christian Writers (ACW), and Novelists, Inc. (NINC). An accomplished speaker, Hallee has taught and inspired writers around the globe, from Sydney, Australia, to Dallas, Texas, to Portland, Oregon, to Washington, D.C., and all places in between. Hallee loves coffee, campy action movies, and regular date nights with her husband. Above all else, she loves God with all of her heart, soul, mind, and strength; has been redeemed by the blood of Christ; and relies on the presence of the Holy Spirit to guide her.
I’ve done it many times. But, the key word there is rough draft.
“You must stay drunk on writing so reality cannot destroy you.” ~Ray Bradbury
We are thrilled to announce that the Kentucky Christian Writers’ Conference (KCWC) is going fully online this year! This change allows us to reach a wider audience and provide more flexibility for our attendees.
Just like a movie trailer, a book trailer gives a sneak peek into the world of your book, enticing viewers with glimpses of the characters, plot, and mood of your story. It’s a powerful marketing tool that can pique the curiosity of readers and leave them eager to dive into your book.
As a writer delving into the realms of fantasy and science fiction, world-building is an essential skill to master. Crafting immersive worlds that captivate readers requires attention to detail, consistency, and creativity. Here are some techniques and exercises to help you develop your settings:
When we established that, he thrived and became a straight-A student. In his last year of high school, we are enjoying the freedom of homeschooling under the Pomodoro Technique.
It works if you’re having a hard time focusing on writing as well.
In storytelling, creating strong and multi-dimensional characters is essential to captivating readers and immersing them in the narrative. Developing compelling protagonists that resonate with the audience can make or break a story. Readers will remember characters before they remember plots. The characters are how the reader relates to the story. Creating complex, well-rounded characters will have your readers coming back for more.