On this edition of the Preaching Coach podcast, Dr. David L. Allen begins a series of episodes on writing for great communication! Preachers are writers, whether you manuscript your sermons or write a sermon brief or even simply sermon notes you are writing. Prior to preaching the Word of God, you are writing in preparation to communicate the truths of scripture! Now on the podcast, learn how to develop and improve your writing skills.

Related Preaching Coach Podcast:

• Writing for Great Communication: Part 2
• Writing For Great Communication: Part 3

Books to Read On Writing

• Stephen King - On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft
• William K. Zinsser – On Writing Well: An Informal Guide to Writing Nonfiction
• Rolf Dobelli – The Art of Thinking Clearly
• William Strunk – The Elements of Style
• Francine Prose – Reading Like a Writer: A Guide for People Who Love Books and for Those Who Want to Write Them
• Anne Lamott – Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life
• Benjamin Dreyer – Dryer’s English: An Utterly Correct Guide to Clarity and Style
• Douglas Wilson – Writers to Read: Nine Names That Belong on Your Bookshelf

Tools You Need for Writing

• Dictionary
• Thesauruses
• A Book on English Grammar – Harbrace

Other Books Recommendations:

• Warren W. Wiersbe - Preaching And Teaching With Imagination: The Quest For Biblical Ministry