How can you take your writer’s calling seriously?
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4 Ways to Take Your Writer’s Calling Seriously
You are a writer.
God has called you to write and communicate His words, truths, and messages through your unique voice and life stories. You are certain about this — and excited — yet also full of expectations, questions, and doubts.
What are the steps you need to take? How can you take your writer’s calling seriously?
There is much to learn and so many pathways. The writing path is unique and different for each writer, but the most important thing is to stay committed and honor God’s calling in our lives.
Here are four powerful ways to take your writing seriously.
#1 Make Your Writing a Priority
Making something a priority is a decision and reflects our heart’s attitude. Examine how you view your writing — is it in the top 5 on your priority list? When we make something a priority, we declare its importance in our lives and schedules.
Priorities show where our devotion, interests, and desires are directed, and they help us distribute our energy and resources.
Making your writing a priority means you are not treating it like a hobby, and this is the first crucial step.
Read the rest of the post to learn about the next 3 ways at COMPEL Pro Blog.
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More Encouragement for Bloggers, Writers, and Creatives
If you need inspiration and encouragement as a writer and creative, I can recommend these selected books on the writing life and creativity. Check them out.
The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles by Steven Pressfield
The Practice: Shipping Creative Work by Seth Godin
Do Your Art: A Manifesto on Rejecting Apathy to Bring Your Best to the World by Chad R. Allen
Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life by Anne Lamott
Real Artists Don’t Starve: Timeless Strategies for Thriving in the New Creative Age by Jeff Goins
The Accidental Creative: How to Be Brilliant at a Moment’s Notice by Todd Henry
Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert
A Curious Mind: The Secret to a Bigger Life by Brian Grazer
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This is so good my friend! I definitely try to take my writing serously so I appreciate this so much. Thank you, you always inspire and teach me something new …
Thanks so much, friend! I am happy you found the post inspiring and helpful! And I love your writing…:)
Thank you for highlighting these 4 ways to take a writer’s calling seriously. It’s so true that making writing a priority is key. As a blogger, scheduling time to write is important for me.
Thanks, Debbie! I am glad you found the post helpful. Blessings!
I am afraid I am guilty of treating my blog writing like a hobby. Right now it is definitely not my main focus, as I have a full time job as a school librarian, but when I retire in a few years, I hope to make writing more of a focus. Thank you for your encouragement and tips. You are using your God-given talents well.
Thanks, Lisa! It sounds like a great plan to focus fully on your blogging and writing when you retire. But even now, you do a great job!
Thanks for the tips on taking your writer’s calling seriously. You offer clear, thoughtful advice.
Thanks, Crysti! I am glad you found the post helpful. Thanks!