Writing
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Journaling is Good for Writers
By Jennifer Matenaer Dear Diary, . . .” Growing up I recorded everything: first crushes in fourth grade, pretend superheroes…
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Don’t Burn Your Cargo
A couple of my writer friends were recently discussing the works of Anne Lamott and one of them commented: “I’m not…
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Lessons from Luke
Given it’s stood the test of time so well, the Gospel of Luke offers a great reminder of the essentials…
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Hope with Teeth: Solutions Journalism in Faith-based Media
Journalists of faith, and faith-based news organizations, can often find themselves in a tough spot. On the one hand, their…
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Defibrillate Those Verbs: Putting life back into your writing
An ambulance whips in front of the hospital’s emergency entrance. One paramedic leaps from behind the steering wheel. Another jumps…
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Put the Cookies on the Lower Shelf
Have you ever wondered why some loyal readers get lost in your articles? I know I have. But not long…
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Sometimes Its OK to be Late to the Party
Imagine going to church next weekend and finding the women in the choir have traded their gowns for micro-skirts and…
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Writing the First-Person Article
Have you ever written a first-person article and wondered why it fell flat? If so, maybe I can help you…
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The Right(s) Stuff: Working with Freelancers/Independent Contractors
Almost all publishing organizations work with outside contributors to produce content. Freelance writers, photographers and others comprise an important part…
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Tips & Tools for Effective Research
Research is either a much-loved task, humdrum chore or angst-filled process, depending which writers or editors are asked. Whether loved…
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