Author: Wendy Marshall

Be unexpected

Use surprise and curiosity to engage your audience

Cluttered writing

How do we avoid words that distract from our message?

Unclear writing

It’s important that our words communicate what we want them to

Writing scenes

Use scenes to make your writing more vivid

Using dialogue in nonfiction

Here’s a way to take your writing to greater heights

Keep it simple

Prayer letter critique

Are there gaps in what you tell your prayer supporters?

Narrative arcs in nonfiction

Beware the curse of knowledge

Suspense in your writing

Keep your readers glued to the page, even in non-fiction

Why do you write prayer letters?

Knowing why you write helps you to decide what to write

Protecting the privacy of others

Honour one another above yourselves

Use familiar words

Readers appreciate writing that's easy to understand