Archive for May, 2009

Tribute to Jon Acuff, Part I: Closing Eyes to Avoid Bad Singing

Wednesday, May 13th, 2009

This is part one of two in a Stuff Christians Like-style series. Check out part two: The Praynouement.

I decided to write a two-part series in the style of Jon Acuff’s Stuff Christians Like. I’ve had these two ideas for a while, and I giggle a little bit each time I think about them. I sorta lied about the giggling part, as I never giggle because that’s girly and weird, “girly” and “weird” being two related things. Also, I feel like a guy can never have enough tributes, and Jon Acuff could use a couple more. (more…)

Ten Writing Mistakes Writers Often Make

Monday, May 11th, 2009

I recently came across this list on a blog titled “Holt Uncensored.” The author provides a helpful list of 10 frequent writing mistakes. Unlike other lists regarding this topic, this one provides unique advice which is actually helpful. Here’s an example:

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