Tagged: DiAnn Mills

  • How a Writer’s Life Compares to King David

    By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Does being successful in the publishing world and fulfilling your dreams seem like David battling the odds on his way to becoming king? Most of us are familiar with King David of the Bible. His story is in 1 and 2 Samuel, 1 and 2 Chronicles,…

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  • Dialogue Assassination

    By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Writers are always learning. It’s a requirement for success in the publishing world. We read blogs, attend conferences, and study the how-to books. Our eyes and ears are like magnets, drawing us to seek ways to better our craft. But sometimes we miss the good stuff.…

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  • Advanced Characterization for the Pro Writer

    By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Do you feel your characters lack the vitality of bestselling writers? Are you willing to work hard to ensure your story is a success?  Learn how to create characters that will live in your readers' hearts and minds long after the last page of  your story.…

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  • What do Lions and Writing a Novel have in Common?

    By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Lions fascinate me. They represent nobility and respect, much like I hope my stories resonate to the reader. Their muscular bodies are to be feared and admired. Hmm, sounds like a novel. If you think your story lacks zeal, this blog will help you make your…

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  • Why Write Fiction?

    By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Christian writers are often posed the questions: “Why fiction when you could be writing nonfiction?” “If you feel writing is a ministry, a calling from God, then why are you putting your time and effort into story?” “A real Christian would be writing something with real…

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  • The Sustainable Writer

    By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills We all want to be strong writers who are able to weather the changes in the publishing industry, economics, business practices, and our personal lives. In order to survive, we must incorporate habits that keep us physically, mentally, spiritually, and professional fit. [tweet_box design="default" float="none" inject="@DiAnnMills…

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