WRITING

WRITING TIPS AND TRICKS

In this space, I share practical tips and insights on creative writing—everything from developing characters and building immersive settings to exploring different genres and storytelling techniques. I also highlight the writing books, tools, and resources that inspire me along the way. Whether you’re looking for advice on the writing craft, new perspectives, or simply a love of the written word, this blog offers encouragement and ideas to fuel your own writing journey.

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Why Christian Affirmations Transform Your Faith—and How to Practice Them Daily
Anime-style illustration of a young woman with expressive eyes praying at a wooden table with an open Bible and candle, minimalist Scandinavian design with muted tones and negative space for text overlay reading “How to Use Christian Affirmations Daily.”
Transform Your Faith: How to Use Christian Affirmations Daily
A silhouette of a person standing at a fork in the road at sunrise, with a city skyline in the distance. The text reads: “10 Ways to Write Deep Characters Without Using Trauma.”
How to Write Deep Characters Without Trauma
A close-up of a person writing in a devotional journal with a pen, wearing a gold ring and mustard-colored sweater, symbolizing reflection and daily scripture study.
Why You’ll Love Using Devotional Books (And How “Let Him In” Can Help You Start Today)
Misty dawn landscape with ancient stone ruins and whispering forest trees, symbolizing a story setting that feels alive and atmospheric.
When Story Settings Take on a Life of Their Own
An open glowing book on a table with golden light, a dove, and hearts rising from its pages, overlaid with the words “Why does Christian fiction matter?”
How Christian Fiction Builds Faith and Nurtures the Heart
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A book review graphic for Gorgeous and the Geek by Rachel John. The design shows the book cover featuring illustrated characters against a blue background, along with a review praising the novel as a clean, swoony romance with clever banter and heartfelt moments. The reviewer highlights that the story set in a reality TV show setting is fun, heartfelt, and full of characters worth rooting for.
A book review graphic for Persuading the Captain by Rachel John. The design features the purple book cover with an illustration of a woman in a yellow top and a man in a suit, alongside a review describing the book as a contemporary retelling of Jane Austen’s Persuasion. The reviewer highlights the lakeside cabin setting, the relatable heroine, and the swoon-worthy pilot hero.
A book review graphic for The Truth About Running by Rachel John. The design features the book cover showing a man in a light sweater and a woman in a casual red sweater against a clean background, along with a review describing the story of Sara Jensen, a college student who flees to Arizona after a humiliating marriage proposal and reconnects with Matt, her new neighbor and the brother of the man she turned down.
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Brides & Brothers by Anneka R. Walker is a delightful Seven Brides for Seven Brothers-inspired LDS romantic comedy.

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“Open Bible and journal with pen on wooden table in Scandinavian minimalist style — blog header for Why Christian Affirmations Matter and How to Use Them.”
Why Christian Affirmations Transform Your Faith—and How to Practice Them Daily
Anime-style illustration of a young woman with expressive eyes praying at a wooden table with an open Bible and candle, minimalist Scandinavian design with muted tones and negative space for text overlay reading “How to Use Christian Affirmations Daily.”
Transform Your Faith: How to Use Christian Affirmations Daily
A close-up of a person writing in a devotional journal with a pen, wearing a gold ring and mustard-colored sweater, symbolizing reflection and daily scripture study.
Why You’ll Love Using Devotional Books (And How “Let Him In” Can Help You Start Today)
An impressionistic painting of Jesus Christ holding a woman tenderly in His arms, surrounded by radiant light and soft, textured brushstrokes in shades of gold, blue, and white.
Emmaline Hoffmeister Debuts I Am His, a Powerful Devotional of 100 Affirmations Rooted in Christ

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A beautiful image of the Old Sheldon Church columns.
Old Sheldon Church Ruins, Yemassee, Beaufort County, South Carolina
Riverboat on the river in Savannah, Georgia.
Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia
Gorgeous Sunsets and Chasing Fireflies at Hidden Cove
Dry Camping in the Cabela’s Parking Lot
Fall is Proof That Change is Beautiful at Callaway Gardens
From Boot Camp to Battlefield: What You’ll See at the National Infantry Museum
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