Writing Tip – The Tone of a “Writer’s Voice” (for Scripture-Based Content)

Question: Should we write to give our readers a “kick in the pants” when we think they might need it, or should we give them a hug with what we say and how we say it?

“It’s my job as a writer to give my audience a ‘hug’ in my tone of voice. It’s God’s job to give them a ‘kick in the seat of the pants,’ if they need it, through the Word and the Spirit.” – Karen Griffin