Posts Tagged ‘Writing’

Against the deliberate “integration” of faith and art

Saturday, February 11th, 2012

Thanks to a Tweet from Image, I read an interview this morning with Wayne Roosa, an artist and art historian, in First Things. And I came across some words that were stronger than espresso. They woke me up and drove me to concentrate. (more…)

From the front lines, November 29, 2011

Tuesday, November 29th, 2011

I should be writing the new chapter of my new novel.

But… (more…)

Come write with me.

Friday, August 12th, 2011

Gregory Wolfe. David Dark. Julia Kasdorf. Jill Phillips. Andy Gullahorn. And me.

At one of the most beautiful spots on earth.

Ready to talk with you about your writing — fiction, nonfiction, poetry, songwriting — on a weekend retreat.

Will you join us September 29?

Read on for details about my workshop… (more…)

Do writers need paper anymore?

Saturday, October 23rd, 2010

via Alan Jacobs, a quote from an article in Prospect Magazine: (more…)

The scene on the sidewalk

Saturday, September 18th, 2010

The story is almost ready, but something’s been missing.

I’ve been searching for a scene.

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Who’s right?

Saturday, June 19th, 2010

So… I stumbled onto these two quotes within a few seconds of one another…

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Name your elephant.

Monday, April 19th, 2010

Do you like chase scenes?

This is a story about a chase. It’s a pursuit that’s lasted for years. It involves a mysterious red elephant. (more…)