Have you ever considered how many books, movies, and songs revolve around love as a central aspect? It's hard to name a fiction book that doesn't have some sort of romance in it. But is a romantic subplot really necessary? And why is it such a huge part of literature? Since Valentine's Day is just past us, I thought I'd share my thoughts on this, and I'd love to hear your opinion in the comments! In John 15:12, God commands us to " Love one another as I have loved you ." Obv

I’ve met so many aspiring writers who are absolutely amazing at crafting a world from nothing. Me? I tend to procrastinate like crazy when it comes to world-building. Something about it has always seemed daunting, but it's an essential part of writing any genre. Here are a couple things I've learned about the process of world-building. Photo Credit: Artem Sapegin, Unsplash It's not just for fantasy According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, world-building is "the creation o

When it comes to writing, I'm by no means a professional, but from creating ideas for 100+ writing projects, I've discovered a thing or two about writing characters. These are just a few ideas for when you're struggling with finding the identity of a character. When you're finished reading this post, share your own tips with others in the comments. Test It Out One of my favorite things to do (and perhaps one of the most nerdy too) is take a personality test as my character. A