Grace Writing

When you are a writer, sometimes the worlds you write about will become more and more real to you, and, when they do, you might want to escape and journey into that world. When you are a writer, while writing books, you often get sucked into the world of your imagination, and the people around you no longer exist. Instead, you are in a land of pirates or magic; of mermaids or princesses; of warriors and kingdoms. When your characters speak, you can hear it clearly. When they laugh or cry, when they yell or whisper, it feels as if they are right beside you. When you write, you learn that you aren’t being sucked into a fake world, but a world as real as ours. When you are a writer, you realize that dragons exist, or that you have magical powers you never even knew of. You discover that there is kingdom after kingdom of trouble and adventure and that is just around the corner. Your characters are your friends, and you have great hopes and dreams for each and every one...

Today, I have decided to post something a little different. I was recently reading a book, when a thought came to me. One of what I used to call home. Of how so much had changed and how things may never really be the same again. Of how different things are now. These thoughts made me want to write something down, though I didn't know exactly what that would be. It turned out to be a poem. I wrote this shortly afterword, and I am happy to say that I will be sharing it. I hope that you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it.  My Dad used to have an office That office is gone now I used to have friends Those friends have moved on now I used to live in a house Welcoming and open I’m afraid now that house has been bought, sold and lived on in I used to go to a church With a cross upon the roof However, that cross seems to have gone For, though it still stands tall and proud upon the Lord’s house I no longer live there I’ve gone and mov...

             There are many things that go into writing a novel. It takes time and effort, but, in the end, it’s really all worth it. You use your talents to go into the world of your imagination, and you help everyone else travel there, too. It is, however, very difficult to know what all you should do to keep your world interesting.             Just a few days ago, I realized that the beginning of the book I am writing wasn’t very interesting. I realized that, if the first few chapters of a book are dull and boring, it will be very hard for the reader to want to continue reading. I’m not saying that the beginning of a book is supposed to be the most exciting thing in the universe, but my first chapters did need a little more excitement and interest. To help me with this, I often introduce my characters in fun and unique situations that will give my readers an idea...

                   The longer I live in Thailand, the more I realize just how far 8,500 miles really is. At first glance, Thailand seems almost exactly the same as America, except for the building structures and the muggy smell. But when you take a closer look, you begin to see just how different everything actually is.         However similar things look, they are very different underneath. Influenced by Buddhism and spirit worship, Thailand doesn’t have the same values as America. The people of Thailand are often quite nice and smile every time you pass by, but if you pay close attention you will find a spirit house on nearly every corner and will surely find somebody praying at it, and if you really think about what they’re doing, it breaks your heart. One time, when I went to the night market, I saw a person eating a cup of pudding. Nothing huge, right? Well, right before they finished it off, they walked...

    I love to write books. In fact, I can’t remember a time in my life when I didn’t love to write. I even attempted to write books before I knew that the space-bar existed. One of the things I enjoy most is what my mom calls “painting pictures” with my words. I love to write about the beautiful golden leaves that rustle in the fall breeze, and the sparkling snow that glimmers in the wintertime frost. But, how do you write a well-structured sentence that is descriptive, that employs interesting word choice, and, most importantly, intrigues the reader and compels them continue reading? In order to write a descriptive sentence, you must first sit quietly and picture the scene in your mind. See the lush, rolling hills and the trickling, crystal stream, and tell your reader exactly what you are imagining. Now, remember that, although you can see this picture clearly in your mind, your reader cannot. The reader relies on you to describe precisely what you are seeing and what...