Into the Fire

Novels. Wow. Good ones, bad ones, mediocre ones. Readers and writers.

The best, the worst, those we forget. Characters we love and characters we love to hate. Fast-paced, slow meandering. Familiar places. Faraway lands. Back in time. Contemporary. Futuristic. Fantasyland.

Those who brand their work and those who refuse to be categorized.

First person. Second. Third and close third person. Omniscient. Points of view.

Rules and rule-breakers. Voice. Style. Cadence.

Category. Unique form. Breakaway looks.

Instruction books. Classes at conferences. Writing blogs and websites. Mentors. Teachers.

Agents, editors, publishers, copy-editors, proofreaders, marketers, publicists, networking.

Authors . . .

Father, help me to write what you planned for me. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.