Were you ever taught how to read a newspaper article? Maybe that sounds funny, but I remember it distinctly. I want to say it was around fifth or sixth grade for me. The most important information was supposed to be in the first and last paragraphs. The first paragraph had a catch, something you care about, and the last paragraph offered closer or a possible next step. It occurred to me that that’s applicable for us if we ever want to write, or help write, press releases.
Category Archives: Writing Tools
Why I love Writing Proposals
You don’t have to care, but here are some reasons why I love writing proposals.
Filed under Publishing, Wordplay, Writing Exercises, Writing Tools
Lutheran Workshop Review
Today we have a guest post from Pam Springer. It’s a Lutheran workshop review about her experience with the Lutheran writing workshop, Faith and Writing, held at Concordia Seminary. Thanks again Pam for letting us in on a little that happens! Maybe next year more of us can attend!
Filed under Resource, Reviews, Writer's Life, Writing Exercises, Writing Tools
Looking for Inspiration to Write?
Posts don’t get simpler than this: a link to save when you want tips to get inspired to write.
Filed under Inspiration, Writer Troubles, Writer's Life, Writing Tips, Writing Tools
Coffee with Cinnamon
My husband came back from a distant meeting one day and kept talking about the coffee there. Odd. Especially because he isn’t a fancy coffee drinker—neither of us are. Still, I emailed a friend to find out the secret and it’s simply to make your coffee with cinnamon.
Filed under Writer's Life, Writing Tools
Dictionaries
Filed under Resource, Writing Tools
Things have Changed
Things have changed. We all know what, whether we celebrate or decry it. For those of us happy to look for the humorous side of things, I’ve rediscovered a book in my library I’d like to suggest.
Filed under As Christian Writers, Resource, Writing Tools
Amazon Author Central
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.
Filed under Marketing, Resource, Writer's Life, Writing Tools
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
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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?
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