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I always find a way to write about the broken—we who are often weighed down by sadness or challenges but never without hope. I hope my stories will help you experience God’s peace, comfort and boundless love.
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To all my wonderful writers and followers: Yesterday, December ninth, 2024, my husband Brad of nearly 47 years passed away of a massive stroke. He was a courageous Marine to the end. Today, I’m repeating an oldie but goodie for all who write stories, long or short. Fiction is a little like knitting: most people […]
As we jump feet first into the holiday season, the many tasks and traditions often interrupt our writing commitments. Writing Tip for Today: Here are tips to help you keep writing during the busy holiday season. BIC Still Works If you’ve set yourself a writing schedule, the holidays can disrupt your good intentions. […]
As we approach the conclusion of NaNoWriMo 2024, those who’ve stuck with their goal are likely nearing the end of their stories. Writing Tip for Today: Here are a few tips for novel endings: Your All-is-lost Moment As you get to the last scenes of Act II in the classic story structure, you’ll want your […]
A few years ago, I began teaching my fiction students to write scenes in a cinematic way—that is, to visualize each scene as if it’s a movie. Writing Tip for Today: Let’s discuss cinematic scene writing and scene visualization. Who’s on First? One common mistake that writers make is not visualizing their scenes. Or they […]
We know that stories are about conflict and tension and how characters resolve or overcome it to achieve a goal. How you write those scenes matters. Writing Tip for Today: Let’s look at how to build scenes that grow tension up to the climax scene. Start Passionately In your opening scenes, the Main Character must […]
The race is on for 50k words by November 30th. As you type or scribble your heart out, take heart—you may be drafting the best novel idea you’ve ever had. Writing Tip for Today: What are some tips for getting to 50k AND having a solid draft to then revise? Get Action Going As you […]
LINDA S. CLARE
Linda has always been a daydreamer, artist and storyteller. In addition to doting on grandbabies, collecting too many cats, gardening and walking on the beach, she loves to write and to help writers develop their skills.
NEW RELEASE: THANK GOD FOR CATS!
Life can get lonely, but cat lovers know their four-pawed friends are always ready to console them, make them laugh, and lead them to empty food dishes. Cats are blessings from God, and people of all ages form deep and lasting bonds with them.
Cats seem to know that God created us to love and be loved. They sense when we’re sick, anxious, or in need of some extra head bumps, showing us God’s way to faith, loyalty, hope, forgiveness, and love.
