Are You Currently Writing Anything? audio - Randy Alcorn In this clip Randy talks about a current writing project.
Why Do You Have Multiple Books on One Topic? audio - Randy Alcorn In his conversation with Dr Lee Warren, Randy talks about the differences between his large books and small books on the same topic.
Ten Great Quotes on Writing article - Trevin Wax Randy's blog 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 - Randy Alcorn Randy's blog 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 - Randy Alcorn Randy's blog 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 - Randy Alcorn Randy's blog I’ve been asked by readers over the years, “Why don’t you capitalize the pronouns referring to God in your books?”
Why Did You Write Your Book Face to Face with Jesus? audio - Randy Alcorn Randy Alcorn was interviewed by Greg Laurie about his new book Face to Face with Jesus: Seeing Him As He Really Is. In this audio clip, Randy talks about why he wrote this book.
How I Appeared to Plagiarize C. S. Lewis, and What Pascal Never Said article - Randy Alcorn Randy's blog 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 - Randy Alcorn Randy's blog 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 article - Randy Alcorn Randy's blog 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.
What Advice Would You Give Yourself Back at the Beginning of Your Writing Career? article - Randy Alcorn Write only those books you are absolutely convinced God wants you to. Not just books that are good ideas, but ideas that you’re personally passionate about and fit your heart, convictions, wiring, and style, not someone else’s.
My Writing Process, Advice for Aspiring Authors, and Answers to Other Questions about Writing article - Randy Alcorn Randy's blog 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.
How Did You Start Writing and How Do You Refine Your Skills? audio - Randy Alcorn In 2017, Randy Alcorn had the priviledge to speak to the Operation Mobilization Logos Hope Ship staff in Jamaica. In this audio clip, he and his wife Nanci answer a question about writing and give some advice about improving skills that God gives us.
What Were the Circumstances That Led You to Begin Writing? video - Randy Alcorn Randy Alcorn spoke at Hope Chapel in Kihei, Hawaii on the subject of happiness. He spoke on the Biblical definition of happiness, happiness in Scripture, how depression and happiness relate, God's happiness and that through Christ we can be happy. In this clip, Randy shares how he began to write.
When It Is and Isn’t Plagiarism article - Randy Alcorn Randy's blog 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.