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At Five Minute Friday, we seek to help writers sharpen their craft. We offer articles and resources to challenge and equip Christian writers. Take a look around, and let us know what other topics you’d like us to cover!
Recent Articles
The Process of Narrative Essay Writing: Interview with Patrice Gopo and Charity Singleton Craig
Until recently, when I heard the term "essay writing," I immediately thought of school assignments. Then my friend Patrice Gopo started working on an essay collection that turned into a beautiful traditionally published book, All the Colors We Will See: Reflections on...
Ordinary to Extraordinary: What is a Personal Essay and Where Do I Start?
Have you ever considered experimenting with personal essay as a way to develop your craft as a writer? I admit that the concept of a narrative or personal essay was not really on my radar until I read my friend Patrice Gopo's beautiful essay collection, All the Colors...
Let the Land Lie Fallow: Embracing a Dormant Season in the Writing Life
Lately when some friends have asked me how I'm doing, I've told a few of them that I think I'm in a bit of a slump. I spent four years writing and editing my memoir for a traditional publisher before it released in April 2018. In October 2017, I committed to...










