Tag: A Christmas Carol

Writing Lessons from “A Christmas Carol”

“A Christmas Carol” virtually synonymous with “Christmas,” but why is it such a powerful story that never seems to ever get old?

Why Are Certain Stories Timeless? What Scrooge Can Teach Us About Great Writing

Ebenezer? Raise an Ebenezer? I needed to know more. Ebenezer is actually ??? ????, Even Ha’Ezer, which literally means stone of help or monument to God’s glory and is referenced in the book of Samuel.

What Ebenezer Scrooge Can Teach Us About Great Writing

Charles Dickens’ story of a redeemed miser is a staple for holiday celebrations around the world and across the generations. This story is virtually synonymous with “Christmas,” but why is it such a powerful story? Why has it spoken so deeply to so many? Why is it a story that never grows old? Today, I want to talk about a couple of the elements that speak to me, because they rest at the heart of great writing.

What Ebenezer Scrooge Can Teach Us About Great Writing

One of my all-time favorite movies for the holidays is The Muppets Christmas Carol. I believe I’ve seen this movie a few hundred times. I’ve worn out three VHS tapes and at least three DVDs. I play the movie over and over, mainly because, well, duh,  MUPPETS! But, Muppets aside, also I can’t get enough …

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