A Challenge to My Faith
Write about a moment in your life when your religious faith was challenged. How did you react, and what impact did this challenge have on your beliefs moving forward?
Suggested length: An essay or article: 800 to 2,500 words
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Three ways to take this prompt somewhere nobody else will.
- Include a counterargument and answer it fairly.
- Cut every sentence that only repeats the one before it.
- Find one surprising fact and build around it.
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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