Welcome to the Orderly Prose Guides
Want to learn to write better, but get lost in the long books, lectures, and articles on the internet that only further confuse you? Want to learn how to write beautifully true pieces from a Christian perspective? Pull up a chair. No fluff, not filler, just the words you need to make your words stronger, clearer, and lovelier.
Comma, Semi-Colons, and Periods—Which One?
A good rule of thumb a teacher in high school taught me: Whenever you feel like you need to take a breath or pause, you probably need punctuation of some sort. But which one? A period? A comma? A semi-colon? All three? Let’s define these three types of punctuation and when and how you should use them.
Write Differently Than the “Blogging Experts”
There’s a lot of advice on the internet about how to make a career blogging. What if we’ve given them a bit too much weight, because we’ve missed the purpose of our writing as believers?
How to Quote Someone Else’s Writing in Your Writing
The P word: Plagiarism. It should terrify every writer (it does for me, at least). But it’s important to show that you’ve done your homework and prove to your reader that your message isn’t just your opinion. How do we cite and quote other writers properly?
Every Piece of Writing Requires a Purpose (Developing a Thesis and an Angle)
Did you know that every piece of writing, whether short stories, essays, or articles needs a thesis statement? Here’s the why and how behind developing a thesis and theme for your writing.
How to Edit Out the Passive Voice
Do you struggle how to edit out the passive voice in your writing? Here’s a quick, practical guide for the busy writer.
The Difference Between the Dashes in Writing
Don’t know how to use the different types of hyphens and dashes? Here’s a quick and practical guide with examples and pictures.
If you find these guides helpful but struggle to on how to implement them, send me a note and we can discuss a plan for working together on your specific project—whether it be an essay, a story, an article, or a full manuscript!
