From Woman's World · Carissa Mosness · · 1m 10s
Karen Kingsbury Shares Writing Advice
Karen Kingsbury reveals her journey from crime reporter to bestselling author and advice for aspiring writers.
In brief
Karen Kingsbury reveals her journey from crime reporter to bestselling author and advice for aspiring writers. Karen Kingsbury, a New York Times bestselling author, shares advice for aspiring writers on finding their genre and outlining books. Originally reported by Woman's World.
Karen Kingsbury's Writing Journey
Karen Kingsbury started as a crime reporter at the L.A. Times before becoming a bestselling author.
First Book and Career Shift
Kingsbury published her first book in 1991, Missy’s Murder, a true crime novel inspired by her reporting.
God's Role in Writing
Kingsbury says God opened the door for her to write books after she prayed for a change from journalism.
Switch to Christian Fiction
Kingsbury wrote four true crime books before switching to Christian fiction and becoming a New York Times bestselling author.
Family Business
Kingsbury's production company, Karen Kingsbury Productions, is run by her family including her son Tyler Russell and mother Anne.
Favorite Christian Authors
Kingsbury cites Randy Alcorn, Frank Peretti, and Francine Rivers as influential Christian authors.
Writing Advice for Aspiring Authors
Read books you love in your target genre and start with an outline to build your story.
In short
Karen Kingsbury, a New York Times bestselling author, shares advice for aspiring writers on finding their genre and outlining books.
