Promote Your Writing Proudly
Shout from the rooftops!
Welcome to the What Are You Writing For? And what are you waiting for! Series © in the Confident to Write Alliance ©
“How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news of good things!”
Romans 10:15, NASB
When was the last time you proudly promoted something that you wrote?
Promoting your writing in a way that honors God is your first priority! Pray for guidance. Begin your promotional efforts with prayer asking God for wisdom, direction, and favor as you share your words. The words of Philippians 4:6-7 encourage you to seek the Lord’s blessing in your efforts. He has called you to write. He has given you a divinely inspired mandate and multiple messages! Always stay true to your God-given ministry through His and your words as you “live honorably among” others. (1 Peter 2:12)
Promoting your writing in a way that connects with like-minded writers and readers is an essential aspect of your writing journey. Once you have written, how will they receive your words if you don’t let them know where to find them? By now, you know your audience well. Who will benefit most from or be keenly interested in your writing? Focus on those who resonate with your message. Offer value-packed free resources related to your writing. (Acts 20:35)
Communities can help you connect with other writers for mutual support and reciprocal promotion. They also offer great opportunities for collaborative projects and shared guest appearances. Communities are a great place to ask for testimonials on your writing as well – positive feedback provides credibility and encourages new readers. 1 Thessalonians 5:11 encourages edification among believers.
Two are better than one! Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 reminds you, “Two are better than one because they have a good return for their labor. For if either of them falls, the one will lift up his companion. But woe to the one who falls when there is not another to lift him up. Furthermore, if two lie down together they keep warm, but how can one be warm alone? And if one can overpower him who is alone, two can resist him. A cord of three strands is not quickly torn apart.”
Promoting your writing in a way that aligns with your calling from the Lord is crucial. After all, the Lord has laid this writing project on your heart. He has asked you to hear Him, believe Him, and obey Him within this writing calling. Not to write could be considered an act of disobedience! You have to build an online presence and platform through a website or blog or social media sites where you can share about your writing process, offer free resources, and connect with readers. God places high value on community and connection. (Proverbs 27:17)
Show Up! Participate in writing events and speaking engagements as often as you can. Don’t hesitate to ask if you can present, even lead a writing workshop or speaking at a writing related engagement.
Proclaiming and sharing about what you have written brings it alive for others and for you! (Romans 10:14) Toot your own horn! Speaking of promoting… we offer opportunities to write in community every Monday morning, every 2nd Saturday, and at destination retreats quarterly! Toot-Toot!
Here are 3 Tips to Help You Proudly Promote Your Writing:
1. Choose 1 Promotional Goal for this month: Multitasking doesn’t work well. So, choose ONE goal to reach your fellow writers and readers with your inspired words! _____________________
2. Choose 3 Steps under that 1 Goal: What are the first three steps you need to take to reach this promotional goal? It’s best if they are repeatable steps so you develop some good promotional habits along the way.
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3. Commit to Investing in 3 Communities of like-minded writers and readers over a period of time to build authentic connections. Adhere to their promotional guidelines, of course, but don’t be afraid to talk about who you are, what you write and your calling from the Lord. How will they know if they don’t hear? (Romans 10:14-15)
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“Shout from the rooftops who God has called you to be and what He has called you to do. Share your work within this blessed calling.
Rarely is anyone else going to shout it for you!”
-Karen Lindwall-Bourg
Write/Work with us in loving and like-minded communities! Working with others can be an incredibly enlightening, encouraging, and richly equipping journey!
- Join my Cultivating Faith-filled Confidence to Write community https://www.facebook.com/groups/cultivatingfaithfilledconfidence
- Join the National Association of Christian Women Entrepreneurs community https://www.facebook.com/groups/nacwe
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Blessed to Write with Confidence,
Karen
