The Pen, Mightier Than the Sword by Rose Weiner

This course is valuable to everyone. Never underestimate the power of the written word to transform the human heart, elevate the mind, and affect human history. 

We must write, speak, or act our thoughts or they will remain in an unclear, undeveloped and confused fashion. Expression gives our inward feelings development. 

There are 27 chapters in this book. Each chapter is followed by “Adventures in Writing,” which include exercises to practice creative writing techniques explained and illustrated in the text. 

Included in this course:  

•  Learn the importance of keeping a daily journal. 
• Learn how to relax and to write from a place of Divine silence.
• Learn how to break writer’s block and get into the flow of creativity by using clustering.
• Learn how to paint a picture with descriptive words so the reader is brought into the mood, feelings, and atmosphere of the scene. 
• Learn the power of “story” from studying the writings of Harriet Beecher Stowe, Mark Twain, and the poetry of John Milton and others.
• Learn to write for the joy of discovery - not to just assemble facts to tell something that you know, but to write to discover what you don’t know. 
• Knowing how to write well and express your thoughts is extremely valuable in learning how to communicate. Becoming a great communicator is important for becoming successful in life. On a personal level being able to express your thoughts in writing will help you communicate well in your personal relationships, in the family, or in whatever circumstances you may encounter in life.