Model The Qualities That You

It's Hard To Criticize Someone If You Are Praying For Them.

Apathy Is A Spiritual Numbness That Creeps In And Corrupts The Good That God Intends For Our Life And The Good That He Wants Us To Accomplish For Him And His Kingdom.

Model The Qualities That You Want Your Children To Show To Each Other.

Be Critical Of But Not Brutal With Your Writing. If Something Isn't Essential, Get Rid Of It. Remember That Good Dialogue Can Serve A Whole Passel Of Purposes In Your Novel, And To Overlook One Of Them Is To Overlook One Of The Tools Of The Craft. Like Hitting A Nail With A Screwdriver, If You Know What I Mean.

For Being Able To Use Language Was A Critical Skill That Could Carry One Far. One Could Use It Professionally, As A Crafter Of Everything From Political Speeches To Modern Novels. One Could Use It Personally, As A Tool Of Discovery Or A Means Of Staying Connected To Others. One Could Use It As An Outlet That Would Feed The Artistic Spirit Of The Creator, Which Existed In Everyone.