Ginger’s Creative Corner

Can anyone become a writer, or is it something that's wired in our DNA? There are two main factors that determine if you can be a successful fiction writer, and I'll tell you all about them! (Hint: it doesn't matter how well you did in your High School English class)!

I would say Harry Potter really kicked off the debate whether Christians should entertain the fantasy genre. Does it promote the occult? Can it uphold biblical principles? Here I discuss the history of the fantasy genre, some recent trends, and what Christian readers and writers should consider about the genre.

There's a difference between mean and constructive feedback, but I find too many editors out there are giving soft, unhelpful feedback. There are a few reasons for this that concern writers and editors. Do you think book editors need to stop tiptoeing, especially for indie authors?

Generative AI is everywhere. Some people find it exciting, but it makes many artists and writers nervous and angry. Many businessmen have told me that embracing generative AI is the future, but is it a future we want?

There's been some talk about books not being as good as they once were, and I have an idea of why this is. It boils down to three main reasons.

A writer's biggest enemy is often themselves! When perfectionism and the inner critic are a little too loud, it can keep us from sharing our work. This one thing I learned helped me tame my inner critic, and hopefully it'll help you, too!

It's no secret that spicy books are everywhere. The bookish community loves them, and they're all over places like booktok. There's also hot debate about these books among the Christian community. Should we read (and especially) write them? Study Cited: https://psychcentral.com/pro/is-erotica-bad-for-the-brain#1million Video on themes & messages: https://youtu.be/5Kh19i3oFZI

Let's talk about being a Christian creative primarily in the storytelling and writing community!

No matter what we do, we can't avoid themes and messages in stories, and as Christians--whether you write for a secular audience or Christian--we have to be careful what we're telling the world. Paper Referenced: Senehi, Jessica, et al. “Dreams of Our Grandmothers: Discovering the Call for Social Justice Through Storytelling.” Storytelling, Self, Society, vol. 5, no. 2, 2009, pp. 90–106. J...

Many writers start off their stories with a message in mind, but then it often comes across as preachy. You don't have to sacrifice (and you shouldn't) the story for the message--and here are some helpful tips on avoiding lecturing your audience!

Every writer inevitably suffers from writer's block, but when that's your bread & butter, you can't mope around the house. Here are some ways to get your creative brain going again. To Read these Points, check out my blog post: https://gingerscreativecorner.com/blog/f/bye-blank-pages-10-ways-to-beat-writers-block-find-your-flow

There's a lot of confusion in the writing community about the difference between alpha and beta readers. While they have many similarities, they provide different kinds of feedback & are used at different stages of the writing process. Bonus: I cover a bit about critique partners and how to be a good alpha/beta reader.

Dialogue is a major make or break in your books, so getting it right is important. Here are some tips to making your dialogue flow and keep readers interested.

Writing action or fight scenes are often tricky for most authors. How these scenes are written can make or break a story. I used to hate writing fight scenes, but now I love them (and I love helping others edit them)!