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Hands of Diligence
One of greatest qualities every successful Christian writer has developed before, during, and after the writing process is a discipline of diligence. While diligence is almost lost to the younger generation today, it is a viable commodity in the life of any writer, whether amateur or professional. Furthermore, diligence is a discipline set out in Scripture and a characteristic of the Christian life. Although some people might squirm a little when the word "diligent" is mentioned, diligence is, in reality, a trait God expects every believer to develop while growing up in Christ.
Ten Tips for Researching Your Book
Although there are many different elements involved in conducting quality research, I have listed ten of the most important tips to consider when locating and preparing writing material. I trust these guidelines will help you understand the greater scope of the writing process and will aid you in all your writing endeavors.
Discovering Your Writing Voice
To understand the significance and individuality of your own God-given gift as a writer, you must first actively engage in the process of discovering your writing voice. By committing to the process of growth, you will emerge a stronger and more accurate bearer of God’s words entrusted to you.
How to Organize Your Writing
As an editor who wants to see your best words shine, I have a few suggestions that will help bring structure and productivity to your writing. If you’ll do these things, your creativity will flow, be challenged to grow, and find new purpose in discipline. Your writing time can be both fruitful and productive, while your published words will bring great blessing to others.
Five Effective Communication Strategies for 2018
I’d like to share with you a few communication tips I’ve learned in my professional journey. These are especially helpful if you run an organization, direct a team, lead a vision, or sell a product or service.
Establishing a Public Platform in the Spirit of Humility
Refusing to be lifted up in pride is a decision all of us must make on a daily basis. Sometimes it’s not easy to say no to the flesh, but we have the Holy Spirit inside us empowering us to live in a way that’s pure and pleasing to the Lord! A spirit of humility not only pleases God, but it is also possible for every born-again believer.
To help you build a platform that remains uncontaminated from pride and slothfulness, I have three essential guidelines that will encourage and strengthen you along your journey. By cooperating with the Spirit of God and pursuing excellence in both practical and spiritual matters, you can successfully establish a public platform in the spirit of humility!
How to Write an Engaging Blog Post
To help you maintain an excellent writing standard, I have five quick guidelines that will strengthen your impact and grow your audience. By following these general industry practices, not only will you improve as a writer, but your blog will also fulfill its intended purpose with each and every post.
Content Marketing Strategies to Implement Today
How do you get started with a fabulous content marketing plan that engages your followers, ministers to others, communicates your message to your audience, and grows Kingdom influence—all on a small budget? I’m glad you asked, because I have 5 simple steps to help you implement an effective content marketing strategy today. And the best part? It won’t cost you a thing!
Five Ways to Purpose High-Value Content
In my line of work over the past decade, I’ve been involved in dozens of content repurposing projects, and today I’d like to share with you some of my favorite trade secrets. So if you’ve been wondering how to expand the life of your message without exhausting your audience, here are five creative ways to maximize and redistribute your high-value content.
Five Keys to Committing to Your Dreams
As we turn the page over into a new year, most of us are thinking about the many dreams and goals we’d like to see fulfilled in the next 12 months. If we’re serious about achieving our dreams, we’ll create deadlines, schedules, strategies, and methods that will help make our dreams become a reality. While it’s critical to nail down the minute details of the what, when, and how, actually committing to the follow-through process is the most important aspect of reaching our goals. Without that unflinching commitment, all our dreams will remain meaningless, inactivated thoughts on lined, white paper.
How to Trash the Paper Newsletter and Embrace Email marketing
Hopefully, most of you heading up missions or small ministry offices have moved on from the old paper process, but if you’re still caught up in the cumbersome cycle of print, fold, and stuff, I want to share a few simple tips that will help you transition your communication efforts into the 21st century.
Five Apps to Help You Design Amazing Images for Social Media
Due to the mobile and tablet craze, photo apps are booming. With just a few taps on your iPad or iPhone screen, you can download some pretty cool apps that will have you creating like a pro with just a little practice. Although the app stores are full of hundreds of various apps, these are our top five picks. All of them are relatively easy to use and can be maximized under $5 each.
Branding in Ten Simple Steps
Wondering how to make your voice stand out from among the crowd? Then follow these simple steps to brand yourself as a writer!
Five Secrets for Turning Your Message into a Book
If you're a minister and have ever considered writing a book, this blog post is for you!