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Christian Academic Writing Twelve Practices and Principles for Becoming a Successful Writer Benjamin L. Merkle and Adrianne Cheek Miles The journey of writing and publishing includes obstacles such as writer’s block, fear of rejection, getting overwhelmed by informa- tion, feeling inadequate, and not finding enough time. How is it that some consistently produce work while others struggle to cross the finish line? This concise guide to writing in Christian academic settings offers twelve practices and principles for becoming a successful writer. Benjamin Merkle and Adrianne Cheek Miles have a passion for help- ing students and budding authors improve their writing. This book distills their years of experience to offer inspiration and encour- agement for writing and publishing academic works. Full of helpful and proven advice, it is ideal for students writing papers in Christian academic settings and for young academics who want to further develop their writing skills. Each short, readable chapter includes questions inviting readers to take their writing to the next level. “Merkle and Miles offer terrific tips and techniques that aspiring and accomplished writers will return to time and time again.” —MICHAEL F. BIRD, Ridley College, Melbourne, Australia “Practical and inspiring. Merkle and Miles offer not only their own invaluable experience as academic writers, but they also point to some of the best resources available for all writers. I will recom- mend this book often.” —KAREN SWALLOW PRIOR, author of The Evangelical Imagination: How Stories, Images, and Metaphors Created a Culture in Crisis “An excellent and valuable book. I wish it had been available forty years ago! It is clear, practical, and encouraging. Scholar and student alike will be well served by this work.” —DANIEL L. AKIN, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary “Writers of all levels will find help in this book. It is filled with guid - ance for those trying to get started, hope for those who feel stuck, and ideas for those who have published for decades.” —CHRIS MORGAN, California Baptist University “If you’re new to the professoriate and wondering how you’ll stay in the writing groove you inhabited during graduate school, or you’ve been a teacher or administrator or in another professional role for a while and have lost the momentum but not the desire, this is the book for you.” —MICHAEL KIBBE, Great Northern University
MARCH 2024 • 176 pp. • paper • $17.99 • 9781540965998
Benjamin L. Merkle (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Semi- nary) is the Dr. M. O. Owens Jr. Chair of New Testament Studies and research professor of New Testament and Greek at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is the author or editor of more than forty books. Adrianne Cheek Miles (PhD, University of Texas at Austin) is associate professor of English and linguistics at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, where she teaches courses in writing, literature, communication, and linguistics.
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