Alphabet Adventure: B is for the B Sides
I trade in words. If I were to go back to school, I would probably study linguistics and etymology. I like history and learning about how words morph in spelling and definition. They delight the senses, and the perfectly placed word—it’s an experience hard to describe. It prompts delight, occasions a “yes!” or an “oh” and scribbles in the margin.
Creativity or Integrity
I keep returning to the subjects of creativity and integrity—this marks the third occasion of writing about them in the span of a month. The predilection seems to indicate a new obsession, which I think is fine. The two topics, particularly their interactions with each other, matter. They relate to how I view work, art, and faith.
How to Be a Better Writer: Clean the House
Some days, the writing life requires you to sit in the chair. Other days, the writing life ejects you from it. The words won’t come, no matter how long you stare at the screen or flip through ideas written on a Post-It or stored in Evernote.
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On Writing for the Public
All writing communicates certain qualities. Good writing causes the mind to question. It attracts attention through beautiful words and imagery. It invites the reader inward.
Everything is Meaningless
Everything is meaningless. At least, everything is meaningless until Jesus comes in and transforms the heart, mind, and body. Jesus changes everything and, in doing so, makes everything meaningful, beautiful, and appropriate in its time (Ecclesiastes 3:1, 11, NASB). [Read more…] about Everything is Meaningless