This is my third time trying to write this post. I guess I’m not that good with words. They kind of get in my way. Sometimes it takes me six whole books to say what I mean. I’ve said it now. I said it in the Dronefall Series. It took me about eight years and… Continue reading This Series Hijacked My Life
Tag: Christian creatives
I Guess I’m Not a Hero
I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but this blog has been quiet for months. The good news is, I’ve been working hard. And I have something to show for it. I have proofs for the new editions of the first four books of the Dronefall Series. It’s been a long haul, but I’ve gone through… Continue reading I Guess I’m Not a Hero
Escape Writer’s Block with The Burnout Journal
A few summers ago, I got the idea for a prompt journal. It was around that time I realized my biggest adversary in my creative life wasn’t rejection, impostor syndrome, or people being rude on the internet. What gets me down the most is burnout. Writer’s block, art block, whatever you want to call it.… Continue reading Escape Writer’s Block with The Burnout Journal
Does God Use Entertainers?
Unfortunately, if you struggle long enough as a Christian artist, you’ll probably eventually go from asking, “Is it because I’m not a good enough artist?” to “Is it because I’m not a good enough Christian?” Over the past couple of years, I’ve become ever more strongly aware of the power artists have. I’ve been watching… Continue reading Does God Use Entertainers?
The Rise of “Gritty” Christian Fiction
If you’re reading this post, you probably know what “gritty” Christian fiction is. You might even write it yourself. In fact, there’s a good chance you consider yourself a gritty Christian author. We all know the story. None of us were satisfied with Christian fiction growing up. No variety. Cookie-cutter stories about cookie-cutter people with… Continue reading The Rise of “Gritty” Christian Fiction
How to Find Your Brand as an Artist
Sometimes I’ll admit I don’t know what I am. Sometimes I don’t feel like a whole person—just a creative void that somehow manages to produce art. But nothing can truly come from nothing. The art we create comes from who we are. In less words, you need to find your artist brand. Art is very… Continue reading How to Find Your Brand as an Artist
Why It’s So Hard to Find Your Mission as a Christian Creative
“Gospel-focused,” “Faith-centered,” “Based on sound doctrine.” That’s what some people are looking for in Christian media. Others are just looking for “clean,” “family-friendly,” or “positive” content. There’s a lot out there advising Christian creatives on what they should and shouldn’t create. A lot of people out there think they know what the mission of the… Continue reading Why It’s So Hard to Find Your Mission as a Christian Creative