7 Essential Habits of Christian Writers

by Kimberley Payne, Linda Hall (Foreword), Ruth L. Snyder (Introduction)

Could your personal and writing habits be holding you back from becoming a successful writer? Perhaps you've discovered, as have many others, that being gifted or knowing you are called by God to write is not enough to be successful at it. There comes a time when every writer must develop the gentle art of discipline - establishing certain practices, or habits, that make it easier to carry out the right and good thing. This anthology deals not so much with the technical or how-to aspects of writing but rather, with seven key areas that are seen as essential for Christian writers to succeed. They * Time with God * Healthy Living * Time Management * Honing Writing Skills * Crafting a Masterpiece * Submitting * Marketing The contributing writers are InScribe members. Coming from all walks of life, they write in various genres for a range of audiences. Collectively, they bring to this anthology an incredible wealth of knowledge and experience. Through fiction, poetry, and non-fiction, such as devotionals, essays, and articles, they generously share their own discoveries, success stories, and their hard-won lessons to encourage and support you on your own writing journey. “I love seven things about this It is practical. It is affordable. It is encouraging. It is worth highlighting, underlining and dog-earing. Plus it made me forget about my toothache. Whether you’re a newbie or a veteran writer, you’ll discover 7 Essential Habits of Christian Writers to be jammed with instantly actionable advice that will make you a better writer. Dig in.” —Phil Callaway (www.philcallaway.com) is the best-selling author of more than 25 books, a popular speaker, the host of Laugh Again Radio, and a grandpa. “7 Essential Habits of Christian Writers is an absolute gem! I love that it covers all the basics a writer needs to know, making them simple and practical. I also love that the book has many authors, giving us ideas and suggestions from their own writing journey. I highly recommend this book to anyone seriously considering writing as a vocation or even an avocation, particularly those writers who see their work as a ministry—which it certainly is!” —Kathi Macias (www.kathimacias.com) is an award-winning author of more than 50 books. A wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Kathi lives in Southern California with her husband, Al. “7 Essential Habits of Christian Writers is loaded with actionable advice that will make you a better writer. Whether you are a multi-published author or a beginning writer, this book will benefit you.” —Shelley Hitz, author coach and best-selling author www.ShelleyHitz.com “This book is a beautiful blend of faithfulness and craft. It will help you answer the practical questions of what it means to be a writer while honoring what you believe. I wish I’d read this when I got started.” —Jeff Goins, Best-selling author, The Art of Work “There are hundreds of how-to-write books on the market, but none that I know of touches BOTH of the vital aspects of writing as a Christian better than this anthology from InScribe. The practical AND the spiritual are woven into a whole by a remarkably creative group of writers who are in the trenches as we speak. I intend to snack on this fare again and again.” —Nancy Rue, best-selling Christian author and creator of Shadow to Shelf, a mentoring program for writers.

Genres: Writing

176 pages, Paperback

First published July 24, 2015

About the author

Kimberley Payne is a Jesus lover, Oma, and an Eclectic Author. Her books and teachings help you boost your faith, face difficult challenges, and draw closer to God. As a mother, health advocate, and woman of faith Kimberley understands your struggles and is on a mission to help you live a fuller healthier life. Visit her website at kimberleypayne.com

Reviews

[Susan Anderson Misey · Rating 4 out of 5]

A positive collection of essays, poems, and stories about the life and best-practices of the Christian writer. Encouragement from the trenches for those in need of a reason to keep going.

[Sara Goff · Rating 5 out of 5]

7 Essential Habits of Christian Writers stands apart from other writing books. It is more empathetic. It feels personal. It inspires. It is faith-based, and I get the sense that the authors believe in everyone's potential to make a positive difference in our world through writing. This book has the power to help us reach our greatest potential. I recommend it!

[Janet Sketchley]

Can't rate or review it, because I have a couple of selections in the book. But I can say I enjoyed and benefited from the other writers' entries!