From Edie: Zena Dell Lowe offers insight as to why so much Christian fiction feel shallow. With her help, learn how to write stories rooted in a true Christian worldview—honest, compelling, and aligned with biblical truth without being preachy.
Stop Writing “Christian Stories:” How to Write Fiction with a True Christian Worldview
by Zena Dell Lowe @ZenaDellLowe
Why are so many Christian stories so bad? Not all of them. But enough of them that even Christians hesitate to recommend them. It’s not because the talent isn’t there or the stories don’t matter. It’s because we’ve misunderstood what we’re trying to make.
Somewhere along the way, people started using the term Christian as a genre label. But a Christian worldview is not a genre. It’s a lens through which reality is interpreted. Confusing the two is exactly why so much faith-based content feels preachy, shallow, emotionally dishonest… and, if we’re being honest, bad.
