Book cover for Acceptable Words: Prayers for the Writer by Gary D. Schmidt and Elizabeth Stickney

Acceptable Words

Prayers for the Writer

Gary D. Schmidt
Elizabeth Stickney
2012 Released
216 Pages
3-4 Hours
★ 4.07 43 ratings
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William B. Eerdmans Publishing CompanyISBN 9780802868794
Acceptable Words offers prayers that correspond with each stage of the writer's work -- from finding inspiration to penning the first words to "offering it to God" at completion. Gary Schmidt and Elizabeth Stickney, experienced writers themselves, introduce each chapter of prayers with pithy pastoral reflections that will encourage writers in their craft.

This welcome spiritual resource for writers includes both ancient and contemporary poems and prayers -- some of which were written especially for this volume. A thoughtful gift for any writer, Acceptable Words will accompany writers on their spiritual journey, lending words of praise and petition specifically crafted to suit their unique vocation.

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Gary D. Schmidt

Gary D. Schmidt is the bestselling author of The Labors of Hercules Beal; Just Like That; National Book Award finalist Okay for Now; Pay Attention, Carter Jones; Orbiting Jupiter; the Newbery Honor and Printz Honor Book Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy; and the Newbery Honor Book The Wednesday Wars. He is also coauthor, with Ron Koertge, of A Day at the Beach and Styx and Stones. He lives in rural Michigan.

Elizabeth Stickney

Elizabeth Stickney is the pen name of Gary's late wife. Anne Schmidt wrote essays, poetry, and several picture book texts.

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