Christopher Mentzer's Blog

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Introduction

In a world gone mad, the concept of multiple genders and pronouns have permeated our existence. People announce their pronoun preferences to make sure that you don’t offend them. This, of course, is something rather new as those who actually read the bible, know that there have always been, and will always be two genders only. You can read that in Genesis 1:26-27.

However, I’m not here to preach to you but, rather, to help you expand your mind and go beyond pronouns as I’m...

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I’ve started a Twitter account on three different occasions and, with both the last, and most recent, I’ve learned quite a lot. The main thing I’ve learned is the difference between having followers and having supporters.

I didn’t learn anything from my first time, as I was only on there about two weeks and it confused me because it was so different was from Facebook. However, the second time, around November 2013, and this time; around April 2022, I have learned quite a b...

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If you read my previous article on unconventional research methods, you might have drawn the conclusion that I really don’t like to do research on anything for any reason whatsoever. Truthfully, I’d rather watch a movie about pirates than to go through books on them. I’d rather read a magazine article on house design than to study architecture. And so on.

Watching a recent episode of Leverage: Redemption, I finally figured out my researching problem. The answer was in fron...

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Everyone has a book inside them. Whether you’re a writer or not, the book that is inside you is your own life! You are the main character of that book and each day is a new page.

As we begin a new year, let’s explore the possibilities of your new 365-Page book. The previous book is completed and now shelved.

Chapter One, Page One

January is the first month ergo it is also the first chapter of your new book. This is the opportunity to start fresh with everything in yo...

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How often have you said, “One day, I’d like to write a book?” Instead of one day, how about 30 days? The National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) is almost upon us once again.

Every November from the 1st to the 30th, millions of writers, from all over the world participate in writing 50,000 words. For more details on this event, check out the official website by clicking here.

In this article, I want to help you manage your time in writing as much and as often during...

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“Music hath charms to soothe a savage breast, to soften rocks, or bend a knotted oak.” ~William Congreve

The world of music has been a part of our lives for as long as we can remember. Whether buying the latest album of our favorite band, singing along with the radio in the car, or singing in the shower, music is always with us.

Most of us grew up with music playing in the background during the family meal or doing homework. The same idea can be used to inspire your sto...

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As I stated in a previous article, I began writing fiction in 1981. Around 1989, I began role-playing with some friends. It wasn’t until much later that I put both of these ideas together to create some of the stories that I have available. Some of my PCs (player characters) became story characters in my books.

I’ll share with you my journey from gamer to writer and share some ideas of how gaming can help your stories. There will be quite a few links to click on.

My...

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My passion for writing began in my freshman year around 1981. Since then, I’d been trying to write stories; mostly for my own amusement but also to share with others.

My interest in Fantasy stories began when I read the Chronicles of Narnia series by C.S. Lewis, followed by David Eddings 10-book saga featuring The Belgariad and The Mallorean.

When people find out I’m a writer, they ask about my stories; what I’m working on, where they can buy my books, etc. But anot...

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One of the first things writers are taught is to become a reader. The more you read, the more you know, and the more it will help your own writing.

Another thing writers learned is to write what you know. But, if you want to write a historical fiction story set in The Victorian Age, you’re going to have to do some research and that means study.

However, there are those of us who have trouble studying history or information in general and for those people, I have some...