You will polish your skills in grammar, punctuation and spelling. Unique Christian Perspective Christian stewardship extends beyond material things to thoughts, words, and talents. The Law and the Gospel were communicated to us in words. The ability to write is as much a gift from God as the ability to sing, to create works of art, or to be an accomplished athlete. Possession of the gift, however, does not assure its effective use.
Excellent writing requires effort, discipline and exercise.
Trained Christian writers who have been blessed with the gift of language may accept an intellectual leadership role, offering through their work insight and understanding. Required Textbooks Wilber, Rick Magazine Feature Writing. St. Martin's Press. For reference, students should rely on the Associated Press Stylebook and Libel Manual , Webster's New World Dictionary , and the Optimist Stylebook . Develop a minimum of 20 feature ideas, at least 15 of which must be ideas appropriate for use in the Optimist or Prickly Pear.