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The Hold Hope Has on Us: Lessons from Dystopian Fiction

November 13, 2020 Kelli Sallman

If you could take a pill that would remove pain and suffering, would you?

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In writing Tags classic literature, culture
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The Incarnation: When God Changed His Point of View, and Other Notes on Narrative Distance

December 20, 2019 Kelli Sallman

Point of view and the Christmas story.

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In theology & beauty Tags classic literature, review and analysis, christmas
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Put Flesh on Humanity

December 6, 2019 Callie Johnson

Thoughts from the shepherds.

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In writing Tags plot, characterization, classic literature, Dec 2019, christmas
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Setting Up for Success: the Devil’s in the Details

October 18, 2019 Callie Johnson

Ever wanted to see Macbeth set at McDonald’s? You’re not the only one. Find out how setting impacts your story.

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In writing Tags film, classic literature, premise
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The Gun (and the Pomegranates) Must Go Off: Literary Unity Part 1

September 13, 2019 Kelli Sallman

The reason for guns in Hedda Gabler—and how they should change our writing.

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In story theory Tags plot, classic literature
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C.S. Lewis and the Key to Dialogue

August 16, 2019 Callie Johnson

Don’t settle for stilted dialogue. Take a cue from C.S. Lewis and captivate your readers.

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In writing Tags classic literature, dialogue
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How Aristotle Nailed the Art of Story

July 26, 2019 Callie Johnson

3 Rules for Modern Storytellers

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In writing, revision Tags classic literature, book recommendation, plot
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Shepherd Kings and Emissaries of Beauty: Telling Stories That Matter

July 19, 2019 Kelli Sallman
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Want to make a difference in a dog-eat-dog world? Tell stories that matter.

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In theology & beauty, communicating well Tags classic literature, beauty
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Becoming Nietzsche’s Madman

April 12, 2019 Callie Johnson

When Nietzsche declared “God is dead,” he defined a movement that changed the modern world. What can we learn from his success to apply to our own writing?

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In writing Tags classic literature, rhetoric
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