Ask the Author: Jocolby Phillips
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Jocolby Phillips
For me, as a Christian Fiction author, it is the accounts from readers that say X character inspires me to search out for myself what Christianity is about, or X character deepened my faith. Having an impact on someone's life in a positive manner is a great benefit to writing.
Jocolby Phillips
Hi. I'm far from being a top-tier writer, but here are a couple of my opinions.
1.) Write for a purpose. You can choose to write for money or substance, or fame, but your writing will reflect your heart so choose wisely. For me, I'm writing for substance as a Christian Fiction author.
2.) You cannot assign a high enough value to working with a great editor. Editing is essential. Edit, then edit again, then edit on more time.
3.) Write something every day. Practice makes your writing better.
4.) Read the works of other author's in your genre. It helps to see how others tackle plot, scenes, pacing etc...
1.) Write for a purpose. You can choose to write for money or substance, or fame, but your writing will reflect your heart so choose wisely. For me, I'm writing for substance as a Christian Fiction author.
2.) You cannot assign a high enough value to working with a great editor. Editing is essential. Edit, then edit again, then edit on more time.
3.) Write something every day. Practice makes your writing better.
4.) Read the works of other author's in your genre. It helps to see how others tackle plot, scenes, pacing etc...
Jocolby Phillips
Hi. I'm continuing working on my debut series, Rapture. I recently published the second novel, and I'm working on the third novel. I have a fourth book to start, which will complete the series.
Jocolby Phillips
About three years ago, I was in a pretty rough place mentally. I had been successful by many external metrics, but I felt hollow. I was on a military assignment in South Korea, and I felt compelled one evening after crying and being depressed to pick up my laptop and start writing. I've been writing now almost every day since that moment.
Jocolby Phillips
Hi. My most recent book, Rise of The Beast: The Tribulation Begins, is the continuing story of my debut novel and series Rapture Advent of The Last Days. My initial Christian Fiction series deals with the Christian ends times from my unique perspectives as a believer, military officer, and world traveler.
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