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In this episode, Belinda Pollard, Alison Young and Donita Bundy interview Bill Brockmeier, who reveals how his adventure in historical fiction has detoured into writng an opera libretto! Bill also speaks about the non-profit Hearts Need Art, which uses creativity to help hospital patients combat anxiety, depression and loneliness. Scroll down for audio, video, and a full transcript, or find the podcast on Apple Podcasts … [Read more...] about Gracewriters Podcast #10: Bill Brockmeier and Hearts Need Art

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

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

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

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

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?

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

In this third episode of the Gracewriters Podcast, Belinda Pollard, Alison Young and Donita Bundy discuss the question: Am I called to write? A sense of calling -- or perhaps the fear that we're not called -- can affect a Christian writer's confidence and effectiveness. We share personal experiences, as well as spiritual and practical tips for confirming your calling, or keeping moving while you figure it out. Please keep your questions and topic suggestions coming, using the Podcast tab … [Read more...] about Gracewriters Podcast #3: Am I Called to Write?