In this episode, we dive into a crucial step in the writing process - gathering your writing materials. Shelley talks about the value of exploring various sources to help you lay a strong foundation for your books.   Free: Writing Wheel Learn 5 proven writing strategies you can use today to get more writing done. Download it now here. Your Book on Paper in Just 90-Minutes Are you ready to get your book onto paper without the frustration of getting stuck or dealing with writers’ block?  Get your book out of your head and onto paper by the end of this 90-minute workshop using our 3 simple book writing formulas here.  

#388: Writing Well: How to Gather Your Materials

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Do The Work 2 Timothy 4:5 - “As for you, always be sober-minded, endure suffering, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.” Paul gives young Timothy four things to do in this powerful little verse…   Be sober-minded - In a world where others may be losing their minds, we are to remain clear in our thinking and focused on the things God has for us   Endure suffering - Whether from other people or from our spiritual enemy, we are told to endure which is the ability to withstand pain or hardship   Do the work - In Timothy’s case, Paul specifically instructs him to do the work of an evangelist. As Kingdom writers, we might be instructed to “do the work of a writer.”   Fulfill Your Ministry - Whatever God has called us to do, we are to complete that task and fulfill what He’s called us to do. Fulfill the ministry of writing that book that needs to get into specific hands the Lord wants to encourage   What does it mean to “do the work”? We’ll look at this topic as it pertains to the Kingdom writer. The Power of Having a Weekly Business Meeting with God Learn the simple steps you can take to implement a weekly business meeting with God. This is one of the most important actions you can take as a Christian writer to ask God for the strategies to write, publish, and market your books successfully. Get access to the video and PDF download now here..  

#429: Are You Doing the Work of Writing?

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#428: 3 Ways to Learn and Grow as a Writer on a Budget

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Get valuable insights on writing as a ministry and reaching the right audience for your message as Shelley discusses the importance of consistently creating and publishing content to serve your intended audience, understanding and identifying your target readers. Take a Step of Faith and Finally Finish Your Book You have a story to tell. But creating a book that makes an impact isn’t easy, especially without support and guidance. Our online community, Christian Book Academy, is where we help you write words that leave a legacy, self-publish books that fulfill your calling, and connect with a wider audience. Click here to learn more.  

#427 Writing as Ministry - How to Reach the Right Audience

If there’s one thing we’ve learned over the years about the writing life, it’s that a person needs to have a passion for writing. This passion is fueled by the God we desire to partner with in order to write lasting words of impact. After all, the Kingdom writer is one who is gifted and called by God. The prophet Jeremiah describes our calling with these words, “But if I say I’ll never mention the Lord or speak in his name, his word burns in my heart like a fire. It’s like a fire in my bones! I am worn out trying to hold it in! I can’t do it!” (Jeremiah 20:9 NLT) Can you relate to feeling this way? Are the words inside you like a fire in your bones until you’re able to get those words onto paper? But like many things in life, sometimes our passion and fire can grow dim. Somewhere along the way, we forget about the love we once had for the craft of writing. Instead, we become focused on the destination or the finished product and become impatient when things aren’t lining up the way we want. Listen in as we talk about recovering our first love for Jesus and a renewed passion in our writing. The Power of Having a Weekly Business Meeting with God Learn the simple steps you can take to implement a weekly business meeting with God. This is one of the most important actions you can take as a Christian writer to ask God for the strategies to write, publish, and market your books successfully. Get access to the video and PDF download now here..  

#388: Writing Well: How to Gather Your Materials

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