Randall Wallace says, “When you tell a story the way Jesus told stories, you're not arguing your philosophy. You're telling the truth in a way that breaks in on life.”…
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For twenty-five years, Gordon Kelly hosted radio and TV shows. He became famous for interviewing kids and showing us their amazing creativity. Perhaps you’ve viewed a YouTube clip or are…
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Winston Churchill, who was famous for his motivating speeches during World War II, is said to have been chided for ending a sentence with a preposition. He supposedly responded with:…
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In a Texas summer, snow is a delightful thought. Southern cowpokes want to escape the heat. In a Canadian winter, snow is something to be avoided when it piles in…
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Michael Crichton, author of Jurassic Park, once said, “I wrote a million words a year, much of it awful, and I was not published for years.” That amounts to 4,000…
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If we practice writing like a bestselling author, we have a much better chance of becoming one. Wanting to do something of value, Amira Willighagen decided she liked opera better…
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On the first school day, Johnny’s English teacher gave a homework assignment. “Your paper isn’t due until next Monday,” she said, so you have plenty of time to make your…
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Each morning Frank Ball reads a few comic strips to stir his creative thinking. In just a few frames, many of them tell an interesting story with beginning, middle, and…
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(Part 5 of 5) Writing instructors repeatedly encourage aspiring writers to read books in their genre and other books as well. That’s wonderful advice, because we’re sure to absorb some…
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