Thursday, September 1, 2011

I Want To See You Published!

Just returned from a Writer's Retreat. A group of ladies who belong to a writers group in our town all gathered on beautiful Lake Coeur d Alene for three days to write and have fun. And we did have fun.

On the last evening we all read a chapter from our WIP to be critiqued by the rest of the group. I was so amazed at the talent of this group. Some of the writing was exceptional - much better than many of the books I read...

Which left me wondering why more talented writers aren't published authors. We need great writing and we need the longings of these writers to be realized. I know how much I want my words to be used, and I am working hard at my craft. But many of these women have "arrived" and I want them to succeed - I want those books on the shelves.

This is the very reason I put on a writer's conference. Facilitating other writers to grow, experience and excel is exciting. Providing workshops presenters and speakers that have the same heart is a goal I think I have accomplished. I know how much I love to learn and  how it encourages me to see other writers making their dreams come true. There is nothing quite like it.

I plan to start praying for more doors to open for all my writing friends. We need to break down the barriers and pray in the opportunities. I hope you agree and will join me in praying for all the writers you know to advance in the business and represent God in the bookstores all over the world.

Happy writing!

5 comments:

  1. I'm glad you got to have such a great experience! I have never been to a writer's conference myself, but I hope to do so in the near future. :)

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  2. Hi Jan -

    Your weekend sounds like it was fun! I'd love to go away with my critique partners and a few other writers.

    I regularly pray for my writing friends. I'd be grateful if you'd add me to your list. :)

    Blessings,
    Susan

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  3. Good for you, dear! The Lord is using you like He did Elijah: to train up prophets for these times, to bring His word and love to our generation. What a privilege!

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  4. It is ironic that many of the best writings I've read have not been published. That's one of the benefits of participating in writers' workshops and conferences. You get to read the good stuff!

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  5. Gayle you are so right. I am amazed at the great unpublished writers out there.

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