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Are you seeking publication or eager to use your words in more personal ways, such as letter writing, journaling, or sharing life experiences? Today’s guest will rock your world with clarity, and your writing will soar– stick around. Your Best Writing Life begins right now.
Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of NC. I’m your host, Linda Goldfarb. Each week, I bring tips and strategies from writing and publishing industry experts to help you excel in your craft. I’m so glad you’re listening in. During this episode, you’ll learn what kind of writer you are.
My industry expert, Lori Hatcher, is the award-winning writer of seven Our Daily Bread devotionals, including her latest, Lord, I Believe, 60 Devotions for Your Troubled Heart. She writes high-impact stories for spiritual transformation and loves training writers to share their God-given messages. She writes from her Happy Place in Lexington, South Carolina.
Professional or Personal?
Personal:
o Wants to learn to write well for family/legacy/community/writing purposes
o Desires to improve your writing ability in order to support work or career
o Likes sharing thoughts, insights, and experiences through personal letters and/or blogging
o Enjoys studying the craft of writing and learning to write well, but not seeking a career
o No traditional publishing goals
o A hobbyist
Professional:
o Seeking to write for more than personal reasons: traditional or self-publishing, whether for ministry, income, or professional advancement
o Desire to earn a full-time or part-time income through writing
o Willing to treat writing as a job, not a hobby
Book Author:
o Teachable—willing to accept and apply advice from seasoned writers and industry professionals
o Widely read in this genre.
Christian Living books:
o Has a body of knowledge, experience, or interest to draw from for topics
o Enjoys teaching and sharing information
Magazine and Online Article/ Blog Writer:
o Reads Christian Living articles
o Enjoys writing short form
Devotion Writer:
o Enjoys reading devotionals
o Prefers short form (sometimes very short form) writing
Bible Study Writer:
o Reads, attends, and teaches Bible studies
o Loves to teach and is teachable
Fiction Writer:
o Creative—must be able to generate ideas and combine existing things in new ways
o Find yourself in your own world and imaging other’s lives
LINKS
Lori Hatcher
David Sluka - 16 Ways to Create Devotional Writing
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