If there’s one thing I love as a writer, it’s scintillating dialogue. Perhaps this is because it’s so difficult to come by. With so much emphasis placed on character and story, dialogue is often reduced to nothing more than a tool to communicate information. When constructed correctly however, dialogue not only enhances story, but can...
There are two things you should know before you read this analysis. First off, this is a review of the novel Ready: Player One, not the film. As of yet, I have not seen the movie. Second of all, I am breaking this review into two separate parts. As a Christian fiction writer, I...
Voltampsreactive is happy to welcome Audrey Bodine as today’s guest writer. Audrey is an aspiring writer who’s work can be found on her own blog, audreybodineauthor.wordpress.com. Five Steps to Improve Your Writing Reading Whether it’s a pamphlet for self-tying shoes or the latest biography on the market, reading is an invaluable resource for writers....
What do you do when you get writer’s block? What they say: I take a step back, evaluate where I am, and allow myself to see the big picture. What they think: Stare at the ceiling. Watch Netflix. Cry. Is this character based on me? What they say: Haha. Was it that obvious? What they...
Recently, I had the opportunity to put together a book trailer for my novel, “Like Melvin”. This turned out to be an extremely educational experience that opened my eyes to the value of this option for new authors. Here are the three reasons why authors need to create book trailers: Video is a Powerful Conveyor...
Sometimes to figure out how to write correctly, you must see what it’s like to write incorrectly. When it comes to learning what not to do, there is no better example than your run-of-the-mill cheesy movie. When you hear the word ‘cheesy’ in reference to a film, there are certain concepts...
Hello All, Recently, I put together a book trailer for my Christian suspense novel, “Like Melvin.” Putting together this trailer was an extremely fun and educational experience, and I encourage anyone who has written a book to give it a try. Let me know what you think in the comments below, and as always, thanks...
If you were one of the millions of viewers who watched Super Bowl LII, then you no doubt got a chance to see the Mission: Impossible—Fallout trailer. This sneak-peek at the sixth installment of the MI franchise promises many familiar staples of the series, including a star-studded cast, stunning visuals, and of course, crazy stunts,...
I will be signing copies of my book, Like Melvin, Saturday, February 3 at the Barnes and Noble bookstore in Augusta, Maine. The signing runs from 2 to 4. For additional information, you can check out the Barnes and Noble website here. –Jonathan Vars– Jonathan Vars is a Christian...
Certain novels are like good friends, and just like good friends, you want to visit them more than once. Here are the top ten novels I read again and again: Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe Like many of the entries on this list, Robinson Crusoe is a widely recognized classic. Aside from the compelling story...
