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Category Archives: Writing and Copywriting
Redumbant (and Other Additions to the Writer’s Lexicon)
I began this morning with my usual cup of coffee and the word redumbant. You won’t find that word in the dictionary because I made it up only two hours ago, but it should have existed for eons. The need … Continue reading
Posted in Funny and Weird Stuff, Style and Grammar, Uncategorized, Writing and Copywriting
Tagged editing, redundancy, word humor, word usage, writing well
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Quoting Bible Passages: Some Time- (and Money-) Saving Tips
If you’re a Christian nonfiction writer, chances are you quote the Bible frequently.* And that means your editor, or perhaps your proofreader, must check your quotes and verse references for accuracy. Depending on how many passages you quote and how … Continue reading
Posted in Style and Grammar, Uncategorized, Writing and Copywriting
Tagged AMP, Amplified Bible, Bible translations, Bible versions, Christian writing, citing the Bible, New International Version, NIV, quoting Scripture, quoting the Bible
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Gold Medallion Finalist: Reflections on a Book and a Journey
A few weeks ago I received word from my friend Steve Barclift, managing editor for Kregel Publications, that a book I had edited was one of five finalists in its category for an ECPA Gold Medallion. The reason I didn’t … Continue reading
Posted in Heart, Spirit, and Faith, Writing and Copywriting
Tagged ECPA Gold Medallion, editing, evangelical publishing, Kregel, Messed Up Men of the Bible, publishing awards, The CopyFox, Tina and David Samples
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