There is an art to writing your book’s antagonist, and it’s one that will make or break your story. The quickest way for a story to collapse is by having an underdeveloped villain. Today, we’re tackling the types of evil present in stories and how to write them well!

Here at Ginger’s Creative Corner, we are nerdy Christian storytellers dedicated to helping others create high-quality fiction that will appeal to both Christian and secular audiences.

00:00 Intro

01:15 Wicked Parents

09:18 Wicked Authority Figure

13:37 Evil Societies

17:58 Criminal Elements

19:54 Deranged and Broken

22:31 Manifestations of Evil

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Historically, romance has been the bestselling genre in entertainment. It doesn’t matter if it’s a book, movie, oreven a game, people love romance in their stories. Unfortunately, explicit scenes are prevalent in our entertainment, and where do we as Christian storytellersdraw the line? Do we show intimacy on screen? Do we make it a crucial part of the storyline and themes? Let’s discuss!

Here at Ginger’s Creative Corner, we are nerdy Christian storytellers dedicated to helping others create high-quality fiction that will appeal to both Christian and secular audiences.

00:00 Intro

01:55 Definitions

02:57 Song of Solomon

04:03 Lust vs Attraction

07:02 Common Arguments for Explicit Scenes

10:11 "It's Part of Real Life, so it Should be Depicted"

10:33 “But My Story Requires It!”

11:52 “But…But…”

12:56 The Narrative Around the Story

18:26 The Ultimate Act of Love

20:33 Over Sanitizing Romance & Toxic Purity Culture

23:40 Reasons to Have Passion and Romance

24:25 Practical Advice for Writing Romance

28:41 The Distortion of Love

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Writing is largely a solo adventure—until it’s not.

You’ve hidden away, hunched over your computer for ages, and now it’s time to get feedback. Your family and friends aren’t interested, so you turn to the dreaded internet. But where to begin? How do you find people that are interested and helpful?

First, there are a few things you need to make sure you have in place before searching for writing buddies. Check out this video for all the tips!

Here at Ginger’s Creative Corner, we are nerdy Christian storytellers dedicated to helping others create high-quality fiction that will appeal to both Christian and secular audiences.

00:00 Intro

01:12 Develop the Right Mindset for Feedback

02:14 Polish Your Manuscript

03:26 Be Ready to Provide a Critique in Return

05:01 Swap Chapter Samples

06:14 Be Clear on the Feedback You Want

06:51 Create a Questionnaire

07:47 Give Them Permission to be “Harsh”

11:02 Where to Find Writing Partners

14:02 Sometimes Professional Help is Needed

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