Reading Habits Subject of Poll
November 11, 2007
One in four adults read no books at all in the past year, according to a recent Associated Press-Ipsos poll. Of those who did read, women and older people were the most avid. The Bible and religious books were read by two-thirds of the respondents, making it the top category, followed by popular fiction, histories, […]
Read the story »Walking Builds the Body, Clears the Mind
November 10, 2007
Writing takes tenacity. Successful writers know there is nothing more important than planting your rear firmly in a chair and sitting there until the day’s work is done. However, this kind of sedentary activity takes its toll pretty quickly, so it’s important to have an exercise plan that goes beyond walking over to the refrigerator […]
Read the story »Variety In Your Writing
November 5, 2007
The simple declarative sentence is the bedrock of good writing. “See Spot run,” says it all. However, if your writing is restricted to such sentences, the monotony will kill off your readers faster than a fresh outbreak of the bubonic plague. Variety in your expression will breathe fresh life into them.
Here are some tips to […]
Christian Stores Embracing Secular Products
November 1, 2007
It used to be that when you went to a Christian bookstore you expected to find Bibles, Christian books, Sunday School curriculum and a few related products like pre-printed bulletin covers and church communion sets. Books have had less prominence in recent years, while higher profit items like Christian music, greeting cards, bumper stickers and knickknacks have […]
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