I like Amazon like I like google. In fact, I might be slightly more likely to do a quick search on Amazon. So when there is a book or author I like, I turn to Amazon. (Ok, or to Facebook if I might have a connection.) Anyway, Amazon seems really good to writers, so I thought we could explore Amazon Author Central today.
Monthly Archives: April 2016
Deep Work
A kind reader sent me a great link to share. Below is an interview from The Federalist Radio Hour about focusing and doing creative deep work. It features Cal Newport, an Assistant Professor at Georgetown University, speaking about concepts from his recent bestseller, Deep Work. Give it a listen and tell me what you think.
Filed under Writer Troubles
The Child Exercise
Let me tell you about one of my favorite writing exercises: the child exercise. Maybe it could be compared to outlining—I wouldn’t know, I’m still learning that method—but I find it a powerful tool to focus on content while disciplining my words. Continue reading
Filed under Writing Exercises
Genre Focus
The articles I’ve read discourage telling an agent you are interested in different types of writing lest it give the impression of being a dabbler rather than a focused writer. At the same time, I’ll certainly admit I hope to write in different genres! Still, I noticed something about myself that both made me laugh and further convinced me I have more genre focus than I might otherwise care to admit. Continue reading
Filed under Writer's Life, Writing Tools
Indexers and Indexes: What Does this Mean?
Today we have a guest post from professional indexer Kelly Rottmann, who happens to be one of the first Lutheran indexers to grace the page of living, Lutheran Authors as a writing resource. Please enjoy her article, Indexers and Indexes: What does this Mean?
Filed under Resource, Writing Tools
Solace from Words
During National Poetry Month, I’ll scatter a few posts on poetry. Here I would like to highlight a particularly poignant poetess: Michelle Swope. Her book, Through Time’s Looking Glass: A Book of Poetry, aims to share solace from words. Continue reading
Filed under As Christian Writers, Poetry
Catechism Questions
Ok, ladies and gentlemen, you may be aware that the LCMS is in the process of updating the additional material attached to Luther’s Small Catechism. I look forward to seeing it. But here is an idea I would love for one (or more) of you to tackle: catechism questions.
Filed under Shared Writing Ideas
Writing Education
Part of my writing struggles comes from my writing education. I was taught free writing. Look at a blank page and start writing on anything at all. Then, follow your thoughts however long it takes to write a certain length of time or page.
Filed under Style, Writing Tools
Crossway
Yesterday we considered a blog post from Justin Taylor of Crossway. Do you know much about Crossway? Continue reading
Filed under Publishing
CS Lewis
Something I admire about CS Lewis was his tender kindness responding to fan letters from children. From such letters we can continue to glean from his pithy wisdom and literary heart. If not from his letters, then perhaps we turn to one of his publications or, let’s face it, some random Internet find full of his quotations. Today I’ll link to a helpful piece detailing 15 Pieces of Writing Advice from CS Lewis, put together by Justin Taylor, executive VP of book publishing and book publisher for Crossway. Continue reading
Filed under As Christian Writers, Writing Tips