A Conversation About Faith
Interview someone from a religious background different from yours. Write about their perspectives on faith, worship, the divine, and how religion impacts their daily lives.
Suggested length: An essay or article: 800 to 2,500 words
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Make it yours
Three ways to take this prompt somewhere nobody else will.
- Cut every sentence that only repeats the one before it.
- Find one surprising fact and build around it.
- Use one example from your own life.
Writing religion and spirituality books
Faith, meaning and practice for the questions that don't go away.
This shelf ranges from theology and devotionals to meditation guides and comparative religion. Some books speak to believers within a tradition; others reach seekers outside any tradition.
What readers expect
- Sincerity and depth
- Practices to try
- Stories of faith or seeking
- Respect for the reader's tradition
A tip before you start
Know which reader you're writing for. A devotional and a book of comparative religion speak to very different people.
More about religion and spirituality in our book genres guide
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- A Changing Religious PracticeDiscuss the evolution of a particular religious practice within a specific faith tradition, providing historical context, changes in interpretation…
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