by Thirzah | Oct 7, 2026 | About Thirzah, Writing Advice
The Question of “What If?” Stories are filled with “what if” questions. What if a wardrobe was a portal to a magical fantasy world where animals could talk? What if a man accepted a bet from his friends to travel around the entire world in eighty days? Or...
by Thirzah | Oct 1, 2026 | About Thirzah
The Reality of Writing I wouldn’t say writing is a particularly glamorous job, but then again, I’m not a particularly glamorous person (most of the time). Once or twice a week, you might find me at a cafe sipping a chai latte while glaring at my laptop screen....
by Thirzah | Sep 24, 2026 | About Thirzah
The Reluctant Reader (Me) I started learning to read when I was around three or four, and honestly, I hated it. Sitting down with my mom and sounding out letters in order to create words felt like a cruel and unusual form of torture to my little self. So, I fought...
by Thirzah | Sep 15, 2026 | Writing Advice
What is a Trope? If you’ve been in the book world for any length of time, you’ve probably heard the word “trope” mentioned at least once or twice. A trope usually refers to common themes, plot devices, or clichés you may find in stories (rags to riches, enemies to...
by Thirzah | Sep 8, 2026 | About Thirzah
Writing Through Pain A while ago, I wrote an article about writing through pain. Not just mental or emotional pain, but physical pain. The type of pain that you can’t stop thinking about because it’s always there—sharp, constant, and debilitating. My hope was...
by Alyssa Dyck | Aug 28, 2026 | Guest Posts
Have you ever stepped outside and been amazed at creation? Sometimes, I’m blown away by the beauty that God has created for us to enjoy. He created it for himself, but he also created it for us. He loves when we admire it. There is something in that awe we...
by Thirzah | Jul 18, 2026 | About Thirzah
Confession Time I’m not very good at dealing with loss or change. Whether it’s switching to a new pen because my old one has run out of ink, saying goodbye to a friend who has moved away, or losing a loved one, I often struggle to adjust. This isn’t a new revelation...
by Vella Karman | Jun 26, 2026 | Guest Posts
Guest Article by Vella Karman! Struggling with marketing? Today’s article is by Vella Karman and covers a few helpful marketing tips she’s picked up throughout her journey as an author! Vella writes sweet, inspiring, urban fantasy stories, so if that...
by Thirzah | Jun 13, 2026 | About Thirzah, Inspired Posts
Editing (I’d Rather Not) If you’ve been reading my articles for a while, you might have noticed that I have…complicated feelings when it comes to editing my stories. In fact, I despised editing for a long time before I realized just how important it is. My first...
by Thirzah | May 4, 2026 | About Thirzah
An Update! (Finally) Life has been one rollercoaster after another lately, and sometimes it feels like there’s just not enough time in the day to do all that needs to be done. Either way, it’s been quite a while since I posted my last writing update, so let’s...
