But I do not consider my life of any account as dear to myself, so that I may finish my course and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify solemnly of the gospel of the grace of God. — Acts 20:24, NASB
Archives for August 2015
How to be a Better Writer: Be Precise
Precision starts with life. Precision starts with the real. Precision starts in the experiences you have had, and if you want to write—and this is the crux of the whole thing—you better pay attention to what is happening around YOU as a means by which to begin to be precise. You better begin to look, and to see. – Brett Lott, Life and Letters
Cut the World
Find the thing in you that is different, that’s as sharp as a diamond and ragged as a razor. Hone that, because that’s the thing with which you’ll cut the world. — Clayton Cubitt, The Great Discontent
Redefining Success
So, no matter what I say, what I believe, and what I do, I’m bankrupt without love. – 1 Corinthians 13:7
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Perfect and Late or Good and on Time?
I was posed the question, “Do you prefer perfect and late or good and on time?” It’s a standard interview question, but it gave me pause. I wondered at my response.
What Type of Writer are You?
Certain qualities differentiate amateur writers from professional ones. For example, amateurs sometimes have little regard for criticism. They’re happy with the way their work is, not with the way it could be. Professionals are different. They’re in pursuit of what’s better, and “better” often necessitates criticism’s thrashing.