10 super tips for writers

10 Super Tips for Writers

​     I have two constant passions in my life since childhood: reading and writing. My mom jogged my memory of this interest by giving me some stories and poems I wrote in childhood.

      These comical creations made me reflect on the trajectory from my youth to the present on God’s purpose for my life.
     Voracious fiction and non – fiction reading and input of interesting topics captivated me throughout my adulthood (this includes the Bible, of course). Merge these interests, throw in writing and She Who Honors sparked into existence. (Read My Blog Story post for greater detail.) My zeal for teaching and showing Jesus unfailing love, mentoring young women, health education and spiritual wellness steered me into writing two books. My non – fiction new adult genre book: Our Heart’s Desires won third place at the 2019 Florida Christian Writers Conference. Thank you, Jesus for giving me the power to achieve this!
 “So we keep on praying for you, asking our God to enable you to live a life worthy of his call. May he give you the power to accomplish all the good things your faith prompts you to do.” “2 Thessalonians 1:11 NLT
     I'm learning a considerable amount of helpful information for writing and the journey towards traditional publishing. A vast portion of these findings are not found on the internet, or free. Research, reading, attending Christian writers’ conferences and asking questions gave me a wealth of information (maybe this can be another book?) I want to encourage you with 10 Super Tips to help writers on the path to publishing.
                                                                            10 Super Tips for Writers:

1. “Never stop praying.” 2 Thessalonians 5:17 NLT     Put God first, trust, pray and obey. Pray before you write, pray for what to write. Open your heart and mind to God’s leading and follow through.
2. Know the purpose for writing your book, article, blog post, etc. What will your reader learn? Can this help them change or grow?
3. Edit your work. Read out loud. Take out the dead words, show don’t tell, check for repetition.  Learn how to edit. Find a professional editor for your manuscript. (This is next on my list!)
4. Attend a Christian writers conference. You will learn invaluable information revealed only to the conferees. Advice to transform your writing career. At the conference you can meet editors, agents and authors.
5. Have a 25 word or less pitch for your book. A 30 second description of your book and its goal.
6. Be teachable. Be willing to learn, take advice and critiques. This will help positive growth.
7. Join a writers’ group. Joining a writer’s group can help you write well and shows you are a serious writer. I am in the  Word Weavers International Christian writers critique group.
8. Build your platform. Have a website, growing email list, social media accounts and engage with your audience. A large and growing platform is very important to publishers.
9. Who is your targeted audience? What gender, age, job, school, ethnicity, likes, dislikes? Create a character profile of your targeted audience.
10. “Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong. And do everything with love.” 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 NLT    Be encouraged, keep writing even when you don’t “feel” like writing, stay in the Word, have patience, don’t give up!

 
         I pray you have complete knowledge of God’s will, spiritual understanding and wisdom of his purpose in your life. Put God first in the creative endeavor God has placed on your heart and it will succeed.

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Love ya!
Christina