Resources by Topic: Writing

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.

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. 

Question from an eleven-year-old reader: Do you have any suggestions about how many words I should write in a day? I generally get 300 to 900 words on a good day.

In December 2015, Randy Alcorn spoke at Biola University's Chapel in La Mirada, CA, on the subject of Biblical Stewardship. In this clip, he shares some stories about readers of his books. 

In December 2015, Randy Alcorn spoke at Biola University's Chapel in La Mirada, CA, on the subject of Biblical Stewardship. In this clip he talks about his writing and how his own personal experiences have influenced his writing. 

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.

In June 2015, Randy Alcorn was a guest on Dave Harvey's Am I Called Podcast, talking about leaving pastoral ministry, living for eternity and writing fiction. 

In June 2015, Randy Alcorn was a guest on Dave Harvey's Am I Called Podcast, talking about leaving pastoral ministry, living for eternity and writing fiction. 

In June 2015, Randy Alcorn was a guest on Dave Harvey's Am I Called Podcast, talking about leaving pastoral ministry, living for eternity and writing fiction. 

In June 2015, Randy Alcorn was a guest on Dave Harvey's Am I Called Podcast, talking about leaving pastoral ministry, living for eternity and writing fiction. 

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.

Randy Alcorn answers questions about spiritual influences on his writing.

Randy answers the question about whether he would write another graphic novel, speaking in a radio interview with Nicole O'Dell, July 2013.

Randy talks about the power of visual storytelling, speaking in a radio interview with Nicole O'Dell, July 2013.