Setting Goals that Make Sense (Part 2)
In last week’s COMPEL blog post, I shared how to brainstorm goals for the next six months and how to determine which you should delegate, defer, do, or delete. In today’s Tuesday Tip, we’ll share what to...
Continue ReadingSetting Goals that Make Sense (Part 1)
This past week I sat with an empty screen, excited to launch my mid-year brainstorming session. It helps me clarify what is next and where to place my energy. In today’s Tuesday Tip, we’ll share tips on how...
Continue ReadingThe Spring COMPEL Book Club starts soon!
At COMPEL Training, we are excited to announce our spring COMPEL Book Club pick Seated With Christ: Living Freely in a Culture of Comparison starting...
Continue ReadingPressing Through to Publication After Years of Rejection
Hi COMPEL Writer Friends! I’m thrilled to be joining you on the blog today. I’m Amanda and I’m on staff at Proverbs 31 Ministries, serving on Lysa TerKeurst’s team as a Content Coordinator. That means I help organize and...
Continue ReadingInspiration for When Your Dream is Too Big for You
This week, we have a special guest post from COMPEL Member, COMPEL Volunteer Community Group Leader and author Betsy de Cruz about what it means to follow your God-given dreams, even if it seems too big. Betsy de...
Continue ReadingBuilding Your Writing Library with Classics
Every craftsman has his or her tools. The obvious tools are a computer, Internet, and a place to write, but another tool is a writing library. In today’s Tuesday Tip we share a few classic books that might be...
Continue ReadingBecoming a Better Writer by Becoming a Better Editor
Today, we are celebrating the launch of our newest COMPEL Live Course: Becoming a Better Writer by Becoming a Better Editor. This course will equip you with simple tips and techniques to elevate your own writing through...
Continue ReadingThose Pesky Number Rules
Have you ever been confused about how to write numbers in a sentence or paragraph? To be honest with you, this has confused me at times. We all have strong and weaker points. This is my weaker point,...
Continue ReadingThe Beauty of a “Good News” Buddy
When I sold my first story to Chicken Soup for the Soul, I was excited on many levels. I sold my first story! I received a check for $200. It was in a real book in real stores...
Continue ReadingNegative Thinking Is a Writing Roadblock
Did you know negative thoughts can stand in the way of your writing success? A couple years ago I released a book called Unsinkable Faith: God-filled Strategies for Transforming the Way You Think, Feel and Live, and although...
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