What About Capitalizing Pronouns Referring to God?
April 26, 2019
I’ve been asked by readers over the years, “Why don’t you capitalize the pronouns referring to God in your books?”
Randy Alcorn's Blog: Writing
How I Appeared to Plagiarize C. S. Lewis, and What Pascal Never Said
December 17, 2018
Plagiarism is definitely a problem—sadly, even within parts of the Christian community. However, the talk about the serious sin of plagiarism has helped cultivate a suspicion that’s sometimes unhealthy. The following incident illustrates how easily an unintentional mistake can happen in the process of writing a book.
What About Authors Using Pen Names?
May 28, 2018
Over the years I’ve been asked my opinion about authors using pen names. My concern would be in two areas: intent and effect.
A Challenge for American Believers to Remember and Write for the Rest of the World, Too
March 9, 2018
We don’t have to feel badly about writing specifically to people who live in places and situations similar to us, but there is power in focusing on God’s Word and writing about how it applies to our lives, regardless of where and how we live.
My Writing Process, Advice for Aspiring Authors, and Answers to Other Questions about Writing
January 15, 2018
If God’s Word is daily at home in your heart and mind, your writing will take on a perspective, and an air of solidity and permanence it won’t have otherwise.
When It Is and Isn’t Plagiarism
September 19, 2016
From time to time, I’m reminded of how common it is for people to believe a writer or speaker stole his or her material. Sometimes material is indeed used word for word without crediting the source, and this is unethical. But other times, people assume an idea or material has been stolen when it isn't the case.
When Is a Book Really Finished Being Written?
April 1, 2016
The most valuable lesson I’ve learned over the years about writing (and rewriting) is that it’s hard work. It’s energizing and draining, something I love to do and hate to do, something that’s never done because I can always continue to improve on it, but eventually I have to turn it in.
Why I Write Big, Small and Medium-sized Books
November 23, 2015
Why write different sized books on one subject? Because they’re designed to reach different audiences with varying interests and preferences. It’s my joy and privilege to write different books on different subjects for different people, meeting different needs.
The Life-Long Process of Mastering Your Writing Skills
August 7, 2015
Anything that’s easy to read is usually hard to write. What’s easy to write is hard to read. I heard one author say, “Writing is like giving birth to barbed wire.” Writing is 5% inspiration and 95% perspiration.
Why I Write Fiction, and Creativity in Writing
February 4, 2011
For a long time Christians were reticent to enter the field of fiction writing. Although fiction had been popular in the secular field for a long time, it was sparse in Christian publishing.