The Ministry of Writing
Remember Your Christian Foundation: Seminary in 5 – Spiritual Formation
Save money. Learn theology. Become a better writer. Minister more effective. That’s my hope for you. In this second…
September 12, 2016-
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The Creative Tool Kit5 Places To Stir Your Creative Senses, Part 1
Where do you go to have your creative senses stirred? No doubt there is value in following a routine.…
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The Writer's PenCaseSeamless Self-Editing—Part II
Last month, we talked about what “publish-ready” means. This time, we’ll look at basic proofreading. Spell check in Microsoft Word or whatever…
August 26, 2016 -
5 For WritingHow Writing a Screenplay Can Help Your Novel
By Doug Peterson A funny thing happened on the way to learning how to write a screenplay. I wrote…
August 16, 2016 -
Talking CharacterFirst Impressions Matter, Part 2: Utilzing Point of View
How we introduce our characters should be designed to create the reaction we want in our readers. Is the…
August 13, 2016 -
The Ministry of WritingFive Dangers of Theological Training: Seminary in 5 — Orientation Part 2
Save money. Learn theology. Become a better writer. Minister more effective. That’s my hope for you. In this…
August 9, 2016 -
The Ministry of WritingWhy You Need Biblical Training: Seminary in 3 or 5 – Orientation Part 1
Save money. Learn theology. Become a better writer. Minister more effective. That’s my hope for you. In this second…
July 24, 2016 -
The Writer's PenCaseSeamless Self-Editing—Part I
You hear it more and more these days. What does “publish-ready” mean? How can self-editing help? #amwriting #publish-ready #self-editing For…
July 8, 2016 -
Talking Character
First Impressions Matter–Part 1
Scientific studies confirm that we humans make a host of judgments about a person based on the first few…
July 7, 2016 -
5 For Writing, UncategorizedThe Narrative Lead: A Jolt of Caffeine in Your Magazine Story
By Doug Peterson I had no idea what I was doing when I first ordered a Café Americano, totally…
July 6, 2016 -
The Creative Tool Kit6 Must-Have Books On Creativity
The subject of creativity has always fascinated me. Where does it originate? How can I access more of it?…
July 2, 2016 -
Craft, Writing with HumorThou Shalt Commandments For Writing With Humor
Thou Shalt write with humor. But how? By following these two commandments from humor author James N. Watkins: I. Thou Shalt…
June 27, 2016 -
The Ministry of WritingMinistering Through Writing Doesn’t Always Mean You Write
I am writing this article and you are reading it because we enjoy or at least are comfortable writing.…
June 25, 2016 -
Talking Character
Creating Villains
In order to really show his stuff, a protagonist needs challenges to overcome. The tougher the opposition, the more…
June 20, 2016 -
The Writer's PenCase
Plot Twists – Part IV
We’ve been looking at crafting plot twists. #amwriting #plottwists .
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5 For Writing, UncategorizedWriting for Magazines: Conducting Interviews
By Doug Peterson Whenever I show up to interview a source for a magazine story, it must look like…
June 4, 2016 -
The Creative Tool Kit
3 Time-Saving Strategies To Up Your Writing Game
You may ask what the following three strategies have to do with creativity. I think we can all agree…
June 3, 2016 -
Craft, Writing with HumorThree Tips for Collecting a Wealth of Humorous Material
Comedians Jerry Seinfeld and Michael Jr. may never suffer from comedic block, but those of us less endowed with…
May 23, 2016 -
The Ministry of WritingBetter Understand God’s Instruction — Try Triangulation
As a Christian writer in your life or in your writing it is not merely about what you want…
May 21, 2016 -
The Writer's PenCase
Plot Twists –– Part III
Continuing our look at crafting a spectacular plot twist, this time we’ll look in detail at a couple of…
May 19, 2016 -
Talking Character
Give Them Something to Hate
I hate making phone calls. When it comes to picking up the phone, I always procrastinate as long as…
May 15, 2016 -
The Creative Tool Kit, Uncategorized
3 Simple Ways to Boost Creativity
Welcome to The Creativity Kit! Each month tips and tools to help boost your creativity skills will be found…
May 3, 2016 -
5 For Writing, UncategorizedWhere is the Best Spot for Writing?
By Doug Peterson Whenever I see somebody writing in a noisy coffee shop, tapping away on a laptop, I…
May 2, 2016 -
Blogging BasicsFive Key Things I Wish I Knew When I Started Blogging
Beginning bloggers face a steep learning curve that can seem overwhelming. Because there’s so much to learn, it’s easy…
April 25, 2016 -
Craft, Writing with HumorOne Word Can Make All the Difference Between Funny or Ho Hum
One word can make all the difference between funny or ho-hum. For instance, let me introduce you to four…
April 24, 2016
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