Where has writing led you? Can you stop?
Happy Writing,
Laurie and Betsy
The Writing Sisters
(photo taken at the NY public library, Library Way)
Feb8
Category Archives: Writing Tips
Oct24
Have I Got What It Takes To Write?
“But Moses said to God, ‘Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh and bring the Israelites out of Egypt?’” Exodus 3:11
Do you question your ability, thinking you aren’t qualified to write? Do you wish you had tougher skin? You are not alone.
I can begin to question myself when I look at my own puny abilities and strength.
Moses questioned his qualifications. “Who am I?” he asked God. And what was God’s answer? ”I will be with you.” The same God who equipped Moses, can equip you.
When I look at myself through God’s eyes and realize that He is with me, everything changes. God can work through me.
Continue to do your part – attend writing conferences, pray before you write, read books on writing, and write, write, write. After all, it’s a skill. But trust God to do His part – to equip you and use you.
Near the end of his life Moses encouraged others with what he had learned about God from his experiences:
“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave or forsake you.” Deuteronomy 31:6
If God has called you to write, He will be right there with you. As we move forward we experience His faithfulness and begin to see ourselves differently.
How do you see yourself today?
Laurie and Betsy
“People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”
I Samuel 16:7b
May7
More Writing Tips from Writing Sisters 26-30
26. Don’t compare your writing to others. Be an original.
27. Learn from your rejections and move on.
28. Read selectively. Garbage in, garbage out.
29. Have a mission statement for your work.
30. Pay attention to names – each one is an opportunity.
We would love to hear your ideas and suggestions.
Laurie and Betsy
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Apr30
What We Have Learned: Writing Tips 21-25
21. Take a break every 20 minutes. See the Pomodora Technique.
22. Don’t let anyone “look over your shoulder”. Put mother and editor out.
23. Be generous. Fill each page with all that you have to give.
24. Use the weather.
25. Be intentional. Just because you can publish something doesn’t mean that you should.
Love your thoughts and comments. Especially on Number 25.
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Apr23
What We Have Learned: Writing Tips 16-20
A few more things that we have learned through the years:
16. Detach when you edit. Hold all loosely.
17. Journal, save the scraps of your life to use in your work.
18. Chunk it. Keep your daily goals small.
19. Join a critique group – but pick carefully.
20. Be solution focused. Refuse to stay stuck in problems.
Please add to the list. We love your comments.
