5 Benefits to Joining a Writing Community
As a writer, we often find ourselves alone with our words. Yes, we may have the support of our family and friends; however, it can be difficult for them to understand the complete writing process. As...
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Writing Through Hard Things: Should My Work Be Shared With the World?
After over a year of writing and four months of working with an editor, I had finally completed my very first manuscript and was determined to get my labor of love into the world.
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The World Needs You and Your Story
Friend, how do you feel as a writer when God guides you to share your story? Perhaps your first reaction is one of insecurity and comparison. Perhaps you doubt the world needs you and your story....
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Three Things You Can Do Today to Focus Your Writing
My mind was racing, but the cursor wasn’t moving. I had so many ideas but could produce so few words. My thoughts were scattered, and my sentences were disjointed. It seemed every time I tried to write, I did everything...
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Four Keys To Help You Connect With Your Reader’s Heart
In the COMPEL community, we share a common dream: to write words that move people. Specifically, we want to lead our readers to a deeper connection with the Lord. I’ve discovered...
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5 Ways to Spice up Your Writing Routine
I love to cook. But sometimes, getting dinner on the table becomes mundane and methodical. It’s more duty than deliciousness. The pressure to get all the things done plus cook up a good meal at the...
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Writer’s Block and How To Move Forward
Writer’s block is a real thing. I’ve been there, looking at a blank screen, watching the blinking cursor, and wondering if I will ever come up with words that are worth writing or worth reading. It...
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Combating Loneliness With a Writing Community
Have you ever felt lonely in your writing? Maybe it’s the sense of discouragement that washes over you as you stare once again at the blinking cursor. Or it’s the realization you’ve spent countless hours...
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You Are a Writer
Every time my husband goes up for a flying lesson, he comes down with a new perspective on life. Flying above the cornfields and cow pastures helps him see a bigger, more beautiful picture. After...
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