Tips for a Faithful and Confident Writer!
Welcome to the What Are You Writing For? And what are you waiting for! Series © in the Confident to Write Alliance ©
Read the Faithful & Confident Writer Blog. Now, embrace some tips from across the miles to buckle down and write with confidence!
- You are a REAL WRITER! Stop referring to yourself as an “aspiring writer.” You are not merely aspiring; you are a GENUINE WRITER. Affirm it – “I AM a GENUINE Writer!”
- Strive for Success, not recognition! Success is exemplified by Mother Teresa. Who do you consider a successful Christian writer? I think of figures like John Maxwell and Jan Karon. What steps can you take to emulate the writers you admire?
- Tools! Step one. Gather your writing instruments. You already have the necessary writing tools and apps and “all the things!” What steps can you take to emulate the writers you admire?
- Embrace the “Block”! Sean of the South said, “Now stare at it (your typewriter) unmoving for 14 hours until you are filled with self loathing and insecurity because you CANNOT THINK OF A SINGLE FREAKING SENTENCE TO WRITE. Perfect. Step two. Cry bitterly about your own un-productivity so that snot leaks onto your shirt. Doing great.” I say, the hindrance or block is going to happen. Instead of viewing it as an obstacle, embrace it and see it as an opportunity and a chance for growth!
- Find a writing friend! Welcome to our Cultivating Faith-filled Confidence to Write Page [LINK] and to our weekly, monthly & quarterly opportunities to Write in Community (it’s more fun and very encouraging, as opposed to feeling so alone! Or perhaps you are a member of the National Association of Christian Women Entrepreneurs Group {LINK} where there are also any number of writing opportunities.
- Add “writer” to your ministry/entrepreneur description! What is the primary role of a writer? A writer’s foremost duty is to WRITE! Proclaim it proudly! Shout about it from the rooftops!
- Schedule “writing” on your Calendar. Just like that, “writing.”
- You lack nothing to get started! You have everything you need to begin! Take action now! Sit down and write!
- Embark on the greatest adventure of your lifetime! Start now. Go ahead and write.
From Others:
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- WRITE! – a valuable lesson for us writers who have done just that: WRITE.
- START! Whenever I expressed thoughts like, “I want to…,” my husband would look at me, raise an eyebrow, pause just long enough to get my attention, and say, “Why haven’t you started yet?”
- The only way to master writing is to sit down and do it. God Bless You!
- Write about what you love!
- It’s never too late to write! Yes! My first book was published (under duress I might add) in 2011 when I was 53.
- Write like you as if you grew up without a television, but read extensively. Begin a journey of discovery to understand that you can write authentically, just for yourself, even if for no one else!
From you: What would you add?
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You are a Real Writer. So Write with Confidence!
Join us!
How might we write together, you ask?
Join our Cultivating Faith-filled Confidence to Write Page [LINK] and to our weekly, monthly & quarterly opportunities to Write in Community (it’s more fun and very encouraging, as opposed to feeling so alone! Or perhaps you are a member of the National Association of Christian Women Entrepreneurs Group {LINK} where there are also any number of writing opportunities.
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Prayer of Gratitude for the “glimpse” and asking for direction:
Lord, I do write every working day! I am a real writer! And I want to be obedient to put pen to paper so I can effectively share what You’ve given me with others. I want my work and service to draw others to You first and foremost. I can do this with excellence with Your inspiration and guidance. Help me to hear You, believe You, and obey You as a good steward along the way.
Amen
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