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    The Write More Write Now Mindset

    What is the Write More Write Now (WMWN) mindset? It’s the beautiful cohesion of saying yes to your desire to write woven with your purpose for your words, and your belief in yourself coupled with the strong fiber to give yourself grace. Your desire to write is real. It’s important to you. It’s important to God.  Creativity isn’t a gift We are all born with a level of creativity.. Your creativity, your writing, begins with Father God. The very foundations of the universe in which we live began with “God created.” The heavens, the earth, the oceans, and all living things began with God creating them. We are his workmanship.…

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    Writing Inspirational Devotionals

    Writing inspirational devotionals can be a real joy for many writers. In fact, I discovered self-publishing by writing an inspirational devotional for an anthology. Here are five quick tips to help you in writing your devotionals. Scripture: This may sound obvious, but it may surprise you how this tiny detail may get skipped. Plus, there are various types of inspirational type books. Some don’t use scripture. They may use a positive word or a quote. Make sure you are clear on the expectations from the publisher, coordinator, or yourself you’re self-publishing. Short Story or Illustration: You can base your devotional around anything such as: When you write, do so as…

  • 7 self-reflection questions to move forward in your writing life
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    7 Self-Reflection Questions to Move Forward in Your Writing Life

    Having an excellent mentor in your life is important. Trying to navigate this journey we call life solo can be rough. My parents came to know the Lord when I was 12. There were a couple of families that discipled and mentored them. Some lessons they taught (such as how to dive into the scripture and study the Bible for ourselves) are still skills I use 50+ years later. I had a 16 year stint in the corporate world after our son was grown. While there, I was blessed to sit beside, talk to, and learn from. Their mentorship instilled knowledge I use today in my writing life. (Who knew…