young CHRISTIAN storytellers

Hey. My name's Josh Sword. I'm not the author of several best-selling novels and award-winning series. I don't live on an oceanfront in the Pacific Northwest. I haven't sold 13 million copies worldwide.

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Not yet, anyway.

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But I do have a passion to see you write your first novel. And second. And third. In fact, this blog is entirely focused on helping you become the best writer you can be.

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I'm not an expert on writing. Instead, I find the best advice that has helped my own writing and share it with you.

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This blog is a community of young writers helping each other—sharing what we've learned, experience, discovered.

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Oh, and I believe in God. That fact will become evident the longer you stick around. He saved my life, and I'm not ashamed to tell you how He can save yours, too. You are more than free to mention Him here, as often as you would like!

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If you're new, I recommend starting out with some of my most popular posts below. They'll help us get better acquainted.

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• How to Write a Male Character (If You're Not)

• Why You Need to Write a Story in 24 Hours (and How)

• Before You Write, Read This

• The Power of Writing Every Single Day

• How to Know if You Are Talented

• The Simple Trick to Suspense

• 5 Painless Tips to Instantly Write a Better Scene

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Also, don't forget to grab all the free stuff! If you visit the Free Writing Tools page, you'll be able to download The Character Generator, my quick character creation guide that helps you make a believable character from scratch in minutes. Plus, there's a bonus eBook when you share this offer with a friend!

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Don't forget to comment your opinions on posts you like. Healthy discussion helps me and my readers gain a wider perspective, which in turn makes us all better writers. Talk to you there!

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— Josh