Randy Alcorn's Blog: Writing

Randy Alcorn

Randy Alcorn

I'm the author of fifty-some books and the founder and director of Eternal Perspective Ministries. I love Jesus, my wife Nanci, and our daughters, sons and five grandsons!

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Ten Great Quotes on Writing

article May 28, 2021

I’m often asked for advice on writing. I appreciate Trevin Wax as a brother, and I like his ten favorite quotes on writing. I hope you enjoy them too.

The Death of Whom?

article July 10, 2020

Language is dynamic, not static. It’s always changing, and that’s why applying old rules to contemporary writing sometimes just doesn’t resonate. I’m thinking about this because the use of “whom” has come up several times recently in the editing of my blog posts and book manuscripts.

The Ethics of Ghostwriting: Does It Matter Who Actually Wrote a Book?

article February 3, 2020

Years ago, I wrote a critique of the practice of ghostwriting in Christian publishing, which put me in multiple difficult discussions with publishers and ghostwriters alike. I also joined several dozen other Christian writers in signing a letter to our publishers expressing our ethical objections to ghostwriting.

What About Capitalizing Pronouns Referring to God?

article 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?”

How I Appeared to Plagiarize C. S. Lewis, and What Pascal Never Said

article 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?

article 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.