The Beginner's Guide For Christian Writers
It’s weird. Sometimes I possess the courage of a multiple Medal of Valor recipient while at other times I’m a chicken. Why does that happen? One day I will have oodles of stamina and determination in my writing and feel like nothing can stop me. I’m an indestructible literary force that can’t be touched or […]
It’s not that I think you ever make writing mistakes. It’s just that I know I do. And I’ve been told that others do. Occasionally.
“It’s OK to be afraid. It’s not OK to be afraid and disobedient.” ~Chip Ingram Yesterday I attended the Philadelphia Writers Conference held at the Philadelphia Biblical University. I have been struggling with writing recently. So, a colleague of mine encouraged me to attend the conference even if it was just for a day. I […]
So, you’ve started a blog but you just can’t seem to stay motivated. You know you need to publish blog posts frequently and yet you’re sporadic at best. Or perhaps you’ve been blogging regularly, but are starting to run out of steam. Here are 7 ways you can maintain your blogging motivation.
I recently blogged about the first three types of headlines that convert people into avid readers of your blog. After all, that’s what you want when you blog, right? You want people to read your posts. You want them to learn, to grow, to subscribe, and to tell others about your blog…so that those new readers will […]
I am a writer but new to blogging. Well, let me take that back. I started blogging, irregularly years ago. However, a few months ago I committed to blogging at least three times a week. I thought this will be easy. I write often. I love to write. But little did I know…writing consistently is not […]
“PASSION for our stories can ONLY carry us so far. SELF-DISCIPLINE …takes us the rest of the way.” – Jody Hedlund It’s that word. That character trait, when embraced bears fruit: Self-discipline. In most areas of my life, I would say this virtue is evident. Others see it, they make affirming remarks. I thrive and […]
So you’ve written a book. Congratulations! You’ve accomplished a great goal, but unless you want your book to sit on your bookcase collecting dust, your work isn’t finished yet. Now it’s time to sell your words. You will probably find yourself doing this on your own. Even authors who land publishing contracts do their own […]