Ep. 39: Shortcuts on Writing

How do you write a book? Write one clear sentence, then another, then another.

Does it depend on muse or magic? Inspiration or perspiration? All of the above.

But first, find your why. Why do I write? To give glory to God. To feed His sheep. To comfort the disturbed and to disturb the comfortable. To spotlight someone small the whole world might overlook. To help people know they are not alone. To take people to places they don’t want to go but will never forget.

What is your why? Find that, and the words will flow.

Tips & Takeaways:

• Keep a journal and write every day.

• Read great writing.

• Don’t avoid starting. No matter how uninspired you feel, sit down at your desk, pick up a pen or put your fingers on the keyboard and move them. Soon, they will have wings and fly.

• Find your why and don’t lose sight of it.