The pen sat on the carpeted floor, too heavy to lift. Tears streamed down my cheeks. For twenty minutes, I stared at it, sure I was unable to carry the weight of the mantle it represented. No, I wasn’t accepting a commission to lead millions out of Egypt into the Promised Land. Or was I? In my doubt, God pointed to my pen like He did with Moses’ staff in Exodus 4:2 and asked, “What is that you have in your hand?”
Today’s publishing landscape offers multiple paths to bring your book to life, even if you’ve never written anything beyond personal journals or blog posts. As the owner of Breakthrough Christian Publishing (breakthroughchristianpublishing.com), a hybrid publishing house, I’ve guided authors from their first draft to successful publication. Book publishing can be challenging, however, there are multiple options to get your book into print.
When Joan C. Benson and Marjorie Wingert drove six hours together to a writers conference, neither predicted they would embark on a divinely orchestrated partnership. Together, Benson and Wingert bridge generations, cultures, and abilities to create children’s books addressing today’s most challenging topics.
by DiAnn Mills | diannmills.com We writers find it far too easy to ignore the world around us. Let’s face it. We get so immersed in our writing projects that…
by KAREN WHITING in Leading Hearts magazine
I IMPROVE WHEN I LISTEN AND APPLY THE WISDOM OF OTHERS. This includes God, my peers, mentors, friends and loved ones.
It’s been especially important in my writing and speaking to let others help me sharpen my skills and keep me accountable in my walk. It’s putting “iron sharpens iron” into practice.
Schedule times to be together and set time limits. Come prepared with what you want to share or ask. Be ready to listen to each person’s needs.
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