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6 Steps to Effective Christian Writing
by
Sean Mize
There is an intense need and demand for Christian
writing today. Christian literature has become more popular in just the
last few years, as some topics such as the end-times, Christian
development and psychology, and Christian teaching have entered into the
mainstream market.
Individuals in both the mainstream market and the Christian market are
purchasing Christian materials. As more Christian literature becomes
available, Christians will increasingly be able to meet their reading
needs via Christian avenues, rather than sorting through secular
materials.
1. Christian writing must recognize that Christians want to read the
same high-quality material that they feel they can purchase from a
secular source, especially if the topic is not inherently Christian in
nature. Christian writing must meet a high-level of competence to be
considered worthwhile reading.
2. Christian writing must accurately and effectively describe the topic
at hand. Any descriptions or word-pictures used must precisely portray
the desired scenario, with no possibility of dual meanings.
3. Christian writing must offer the reader firm documentation for any
facts that may be supposed. Many times Christian literature will
reference undocumented scenarios, and, especially when those scenarios
appear unfounded, Christians and non- Christians alike will question the
accuracy without references or other documentation.
4. Christian writing must be clear and succinct. Christian writing, like
its secular cousin, must offer the freshest material possible in the
fewest number of words. Christian writing should efficiently impart
meaning while conserving as much space as possible.
5. Christian writing should offer the reader a clear conclusion or
solution to the problem examined. Christian writing that discusses a
problem or concern should offer, at the very least, suggestions for
improvement, or when possible, offer a clear method of solving the
problem or concern.
6. Lastly, Christian writing must incorporate a high level of ethical
and moral integrity. Both Christian and secular readers expect a high
level of reliability when reading a Christian document.
About the Author:
Sean Mize is a Christian Entrepreneur and Christian inspiration author, and the author of “The Christian Guide to Maximizing Your Time”, which can be ordered via
Christian Time Management
He also co-publishes a Christian Article Directory. To read articles or submit articles for inclusion in the directory, click here:
Christian Article Bank
You have my permission to reprint and distribute this article as long as it is distributed in its entirety, including all links. © Sean Mize 2006
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