Christian Academic Writing
Twelve Practices and Principles for Becoming a Successful Writer
Published on 14. May 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
176 pages
978-1-5409-6599-8 (ISBN)
Description
The journey of writing and publishing includes obstacles such as writer's block, fear of rejection, getting overwhelmed by information, feeling inadequate, and not finding enough time. How is it that some are able to consistently produce work while others struggle to cross the finish line?
This concise guide to writing in Christian academic settings offers twelve practices and principles for becoming a successful writer. It is written by two authors with a proven track record of publishing success who have a passion for helping students and budding authors improve their writing. This book distills their years of experience to offer inspiration and encouragement for writing and publishing academic works. It is ideal for students writing papers in Christian academic settings and for young academics who want to further develop their writing skills.
Christian Academic Writing is full of helpful and proven advice that will motivate readers to reach their goals. It focuses on best practices and emphasizes the finished product. Each short, readable chapter includes questions inviting readers to take their writing to the next level.
This concise guide to writing in Christian academic settings offers twelve practices and principles for becoming a successful writer. It is written by two authors with a proven track record of publishing success who have a passion for helping students and budding authors improve their writing. This book distills their years of experience to offer inspiration and encouragement for writing and publishing academic works. It is ideal for students writing papers in Christian academic settings and for young academics who want to further develop their writing skills.
Christian Academic Writing is full of helpful and proven advice that will motivate readers to reach their goals. It focuses on best practices and emphasizes the finished product. Each short, readable chapter includes questions inviting readers to take their writing to the next level.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Ada, MI
United States
Publishing group
Baker Publishing Group
Target group
College/higher education
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 213 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
227 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-5409-6599-8 (9781540965998)
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Persons
Benjamin L. Merkle (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is the Dr. M. O. Owens Jr. Chair of New Testament Studies and research professor of New Testament and Greek at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, North Carolina. He is the author or editor of more than 40 books.
Adrianne Cheek Miles (1971-2024; PhD, University of Texas at Austin) was associate professor of English and linguistics at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, where she taught courses in writing, literature, communication, and linguistics.
Adrianne Cheek Miles (1971-2024; PhD, University of Texas at Austin) was associate professor of English and linguistics at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, where she taught courses in writing, literature, communication, and linguistics.
Content
1. Love Your Topics
2. Keep Reading Material with You
3. Redeem Time for Reading and Writing
4. Bust Your Writing-Related Myths
5. Don't Wait to Write
6. Make Writing a Habit
7. Keep Writing, Even after the First Draft
8. Solicit Feedback
9. Don't Be Afraid of Feedback
10. Participate in Professional Conferences
11. Work to Improve Your Writing
12. Finish What You Start
Appendix A: Academic Religious Publishers
Appendix B: Academic Journals
Appendix C: Religious Academic Organizations
Indexes
2. Keep Reading Material with You
3. Redeem Time for Reading and Writing
4. Bust Your Writing-Related Myths
5. Don't Wait to Write
6. Make Writing a Habit
7. Keep Writing, Even after the First Draft
8. Solicit Feedback
9. Don't Be Afraid of Feedback
10. Participate in Professional Conferences
11. Work to Improve Your Writing
12. Finish What You Start
Appendix A: Academic Religious Publishers
Appendix B: Academic Journals
Appendix C: Religious Academic Organizations
Indexes