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Facing Down Obstacles

By Karen Ballon March 15, 2017
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This writing journey is, for many of us, a challenge. There are so many obstacles to doing what we believe God has asked us to do through our writing. Everyday distractions, family issues, illness, grief, and on and on the list goes. Things that we can’t control come charging in to derail our work and efforts. So what can we do about it?

Here’s one thing—in fact, I believe it’s the most important thing of all–we can hit back at distractions and obstacles with Truth. God’s truth. So over the next several weeks, I’m going to God’s responses to the seven most common obstacles many of us face:

  1. Being too busy
  2. Weariness and Fatigue
  3. Fear
  4. Discouragement
  5. Lies
  6. Jealousy and Comparison
  7. Worry and Anxiety

First, though, because I want to be sure I’m helping you as best I can, let me ask you…are there other obstacles besides these seven that you face on this writing journey? Struggles you need to face down with God’s Truth?

I look forward to hearing your thoughts.

 

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Fake News and the Christian Author

By Dan Balowon March 14, 2017
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Most book authors do not work their way up through the ranks beginning with a college degree in journalism. Because of this, many have no exposure to the best practices of career writers and journalists. Sure, book authors might be very creative, insightful and able to recite large sections of Strunk & White or the Chicago Manual of Style, but they are not as familiar with what makes for a …

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Category: Editing, Legal Issues, The Writing LifeTag: Journalism, Research, The Writing Life

Author Platforms Can Destroy Your Life (aka Making Money from Friends)

By Dan Balowon March 7, 2017
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American society contains a very interesting subculture built around using your friends and relatives to make money, either as a primary or secondary source of income. I must admit it bothers me when an individual will view those around them mainly as a revenue source instead of relationships to experience and serve. It is also interesting that a number of the most successful multi-level marketing …

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Category: Book Business, Branding, Marketing, Platform, Self-Publishing, Social Media, The Writing LifeTag: Book Business, Marketing, Platform

A Ghostwriting Masterpiece

By Steve Laubeon March 6, 2017
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The Christian Writers Institute has just released a marvelous book by Cec Murphey, Ghostwriting: the Murphey Method. It is a wonderful look behind the scenes in how so many bestselling books are created. Cec is the writer who helped craft many bestselling books including Gifted Hands by Ben Carson and 90 Minutes in Heaven by Don Piper. In the book he turns back the curtain and through dozens of …

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Category: Book Business, Book Review, Christian Writers Institute, Contracts, Reading, The Writing LifeTag: Book Review, Ghostwriting, Reading

Fun Fridays – March 3, 2017

By Steve Laubeon March 3, 2017
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Pixar-in-a-Box “The Art of Storytelling” is a free online course in storytelling is available here. Their three minute introduction is our Fun Friday for today. Enjoy!

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Category: Craft, Creativity, The Writing Life

Bland on Facebook?

By Tamela Hancock Murrayon March 2, 2017
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Recently I posted a photo of roses my husband had given me. One of my daughters said, “Mommy, you know you’re desperate to be noncontroversial when you post a picture of roses.” She has also observed that part of my workday is posting “noncontroversial” updates on Facebook. Guilty as charged. But why? Why not be exciting on Facebook? Here’s why: I try to represent my faith with my words. I’m far …

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Category: Career, Marketing, Social Media, The Writing LifeTag: Facebook, Social Media, The Writing Life

Go Ahead: Take an Online Break

By Karen Ballon March 1, 2017
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Wow, what great sites you all shared. Thanks so much for letting us in on your online breaks. So here are the places I like to go when I need a break. Some are great for just a few minutes, some give a nice long break. But they’re all great fun! (click the headlines below) History in the Headlines: Writers This is the History Channel’s collection of fascinating stories about writers throughout …

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Category: Creativity, The Writing LifeTag: Creativity, The Writing Life

Amnesia: The Key to Success

By Dan Balowon February 28, 2017
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At some point, anyone involved in motivational or inspirational communication will touch on the necessity of leaving the past behind and moving on from a painful experience or time of life in order to grow personally or professionally. Millions of people spend billions of dollars each year on counselors helping them overcome past issues in their lives. For Christians, leaving a past behind through …

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Category: Encouragement, Faith, Inspiration, The Writing Life, TheologyTag: Failure, Inspiration, Success, The Writing Life

Do Your Book a Favor: Take a Break

By Karen Ballon February 22, 2017
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Ever had one of those days? You know, you sit there, staring at the screen, fingers on the keyboard, and… It’s. Just. Not. Happening. Yeah, you have. All writers hit those days from time to time. I’ve learned, when that happens to me, that the best thing I can do is take a break. Now, I realize we can’t always just shut off the computer and walk away for awhile, so how about the next best thing? …

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The Isolated Writer

By Dan Balowon February 14, 2017
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In general, writers do not do their best work in a group. The very nature of creative writing is a solitary pursuit, but without taking great care, can morph into a feeling of isolation. And this can occur whether an author lives in a quiet rural town or in midtown Manhattan. (The one in New York, not Kansas) So, how does an author, feeling isolated and alone stay motivated? How do they develop …

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Category: Career, Encouragement, Social Media, The Writing LifeTag: Career, Encouragement, The Writing Life
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