Whole chapters lead up to one simile or metaphor. All that went before it informs the reading of the simile, makes for a crescendo and a knife in the side of all that might stop him from writing.
The braided essay is a writing technique that blends 2-3 themes or topics together. In the braided essay, informational text is often positioned in contrast
I hold the necklace in my hand and contemplate throwing it away. Turning the pendant over, I see that over the years, the oil from
Memoir is always hindsight. Even if you grab your diary and write what you’ve just experienced, what you capture in writing is at least a
When I assigned An Essay of Regret to my writing student, I thought I should give it a try. I began with the template I
Come Come to Me, Jesus said. Not to a religion but to Himself; come to a “Person”– To the Son of Man. Come Move
I’ve had trouble knowing when to count and when not to. Take for example, March of 1996. Guest after guest stopped by our apartment for
Missionary service is the only way to truly prove your dedication to Jesus Christ. Or so I mistakenly thought—and upon which I built two decades
Coming home? Fondly called the RE-ENTRY PROCESS, reverse culture shock is a formidable minefield. The unsuspecting could definitely be caught off guard. When our family
A school teacher has an ethical approach to her teaching. We could call it her PHILOSOPHY of teaching. Written or not, she acts out her
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Ever since Lori Younker was a child, she’s been captivated by her international friendships. She is mesmerized by the power of short works to inspire true understanding of the cross-cultural experience and expands her writing skills in creative nonfiction, guiding others to do the same. These days she helps others capture their life history as well as their stories of faith.