Are You Surrendering Your Gifts?
As I typed the final period and slowly closed my laptop, I quietly prayed, “Lord, use this how You will.” And at the time, that was that. I didn’t think much of...
Continue ReadingHow Do I Know if God is Calling Me To Write?
“If the Lord is calling you to write, why aren’t you obeying?” Those words came from my then 16-year-old son after hearing me complain about being called to write. Over the years, I heard...
Continue ReadingHow To Accurately and Correctly Quote Scripture in Your Writing
Do you wonder what the rules are for using Scripture in your writing? Maybe you’re like me and sometimes second-guess if you’re quoting that Bible verse or passage correctly … or you wake up...
Continue Reading5 Steps To Overcome Discouragement as a Writer
As a writer, I am sure you remember very well your first rejection letter and the feelings of discouragement that followed. The cold pain in the stomach, the anger and the insecurity that suddenly flood our...
Continue ReadingWhat Is a Drip Campaign and How Do I Create One?
The euphoric moment we realize we are called to write can come crashing down when the other aspects of writing in today’s environment collide with our dream. The message that we carry can change people’s lives,...
Continue ReadingHow To Create Your Own Writing Routine
Are you struggling to create a writing routine that works for you? It’s a common struggle for writers. When we are intentional, we can leverage a routine for our benefit. My Writing Routine: By...
Continue ReadingThe Secret to Persuasion in Writing
I write this article on the heels of attending Proverbs 31 Ministries She Speaks Conference and my second one-on-one meeting with a publisher. While I'm no expert on the process, I'd love to share how the...
Continue ReadingWhen you wonder if you should write your story…
Many of us have stories to tell, experiences we've walked through and wisdom to share that might be helpful for others — yet we don't always know what to do or which direction to go. Do...
Continue ReadingThe No. 1 Question Writers Ask
I’ve been training and coaching writers for over 20 years — from teaching thousands of writers through our COMPEL Writers Training program to most recently being the lead coach for Lysa TerKeurst’s Book Proposal Bootcamp. And there’s one question...
Continue ReadingHow To Create a Lead Magnet in 4 Easy Steps
Maybe you recently met with a publisher to discuss your book proposal, and you came away from your meeting with the advice to focus on building your mailing list. Or maybe you’ve just heard over and...
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