In this ninth episode of the Gracewriters Podcast, Belinda Pollard, Alison Young and Donita Bundy discuss how to meet publishing deadlines, including self-publishing deadlines. What are the practicalities, the psychology, and the spirituality of getting our writing finished on time? Scroll down for audio, video, and a full transcript, or find the podcast on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/gracewriters-podcast/id1519376330 In conversation in this … [Read more...] about Gracewriters Podcast #9: Meeting Publishing Deadlines
Gracewriters Podcast #8: Finding Time to Write
In this eighth episode of the Gracewriters Podcast, Belinda Pollard, Alison Young and Donita Bundy discuss how to find time to write in our busy schedules. What are the practicalities, the psychology, and the spirituality of setting aside time for our writing practice? Please keep your questions and topic suggestions coming, using the Podcast tab above. Scroll down for audio, video, and a full transcript, or find the podcast on Apple Podcasts … [Read more...] about Gracewriters Podcast #8: Finding Time to Write
Gracewriters Podcast #7: Learning to be a Better Writer
In this seventh episode of the Gracewriters Podcast, Belinda Pollard, Alison Young and Donita Bundy discuss whether we need to improve as writers, and practical steps we can take to do so. How does our faith intersect with this goal, and how do we tackle perfectionism and negativity? Please keep your questions and topic suggestions coming, using the Podcast tab above. Scroll down for audio, video, and a full transcript, or find the podcast on Apple Podcasts … [Read more...] about Gracewriters Podcast #7: Learning to be a Better Writer
Creating an imperfect Author Platform
A humorous personal story from Donita Bundy about the challenges of author marketing. All the effort and preparation in the world can't beat just getting in there and doing it – whatever ‘it’ happens to be. For me, the ‘it’ I was having trouble with was starting an Author Platform. Author what? I had written a manuscript for my first novel, but then learned if I wanted to do anything with the manuscript, I needed to create an author platform. Jane Friedman defines an author … [Read more...] about Creating an imperfect Author Platform
Gracewriters Podcast #6: How to Decide What to Write
In this sixth episode of the Gracewriters Podcast, Belinda Pollard, Alison Young and Donita Bundy discuss how to work out what to write. First we must decide the form of writing we will explore, from books to blogs to poetry, journalism, copywriting and more. Then we need to generate a stockpile of ideas for our writing. Please keep your questions and topic suggestions coming, using the Podcast tab above. Scroll down for audio, video, and a full transcript, or find the podcast on Apple … [Read more...] about Gracewriters Podcast #6: How to Decide What to Write
Gracewriters Podcast #5: Should Christian Writing Be This Hard?
In this fifth episode of the Gracewriters Podcast, Belinda Pollard, Alison Young and Donita Bundy discuss the question: Should Christian writing be this hard? New writers often think they are failing if they find writing hard, but the fact is, it’s a common complaint. We discuss ways to place a reality check on the difficulties, and how to push past them to the writing that we love to do. Please keep your questions and topic suggestions coming, using the Podcast tab above. Scroll down … [Read more...] about Gracewriters Podcast #5: Should Christian Writing Be This Hard?
Writing a Christian Memoir
Should faith influence how Christians write personal stories? Aim for excellence Write the very best book you can. “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters… It is the Lord Christ you are serving.” (Colossians 3:23-24 NIV) Write from the heart. Grow in skill. Self-edit. Seek feedback to help you discover more potential in your story and in yourself as a writer. An article on my other blog, How to write a personal story or memoir … [Read more...] about Writing a Christian Memoir
Gracewriters Podcast #4: Procrastination – Causes and Cures
In this fourth episode of the Gracewriters Podcast, Belinda Pollard, Alison Young and Donita Bundy discuss the vexing topic of Procrastination. Why can’t we seem to actually sit down and do the writing that we love! We’ve all experienced the problem, and we share tips, suggestions, and observations, as well as the Christian angle… how do we get God involved in building momentum, and does He care about our writing progress? Please keep your questions and topic suggestions coming, using the … [Read more...] about Gracewriters Podcast #4: Procrastination – Causes and Cures