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31 Devotions for Writers
Feeling discouraged and need some encouragement?
Read 31 Devotions for Writers, written by published authors who want to help encourage you in your writing through God's written Word.
Writing can often be discouraging. Some writers have spouses or children who don't understand why they spend so much time on the computer. You may face a multitude of rejection from agents or publishers. Or you may not get encouragement in the form of reviews or be nominated for an award. So why do we write? Because we can't give it up! God has called us to write and we feel compelled to pour out our soul in written words. The Bible says, Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing. 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Which is the purpose of this devotional, to encourage you that you are not alone. Other writers have dealt with similar feelings or frustrations, or question themselves, their writing or their motives. I pray that each of you is encouraged as you read the devotions by all of the authors. May God bless you and give you the encouragement and peace you need.
Contributing
Susette Williams, Rachel Hauck, Julie Lessman, Gail Gaymer Martin, Cynthia Hickey, Diana Brandmeyer, Linda Yezak, Lynette Sowell, Arlene James, Suzanne D. Williams, Janet Chester Bly, Christa Allan, Deb Kastner, Jennifer Hudson Taylor, Kathleen Y'Barbo, Terri Gillespie, Kimberly Rae Jordan, Jill Hart, Amanda Tru, Ann Shorey, Samantha Fury, Darlene Shortridge, Ellen Kennedy, Darlene Franklin, Ginny Aiken, Delia Latham, Carla Olson Gade, Michelle Sutton, Sherry Chamblee, Cheri Swalwell and Jim Hughes.
Read 31 Devotions for Writers, written by published authors who want to help encourage you in your writing through God's written Word.
Writing can often be discouraging. Some writers have spouses or children who don't understand why they spend so much time on the computer. You may face a multitude of rejection from agents or publishers. Or you may not get encouragement in the form of reviews or be nominated for an award. So why do we write? Because we can't give it up! God has called us to write and we feel compelled to pour out our soul in written words. The Bible says, Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing. 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Which is the purpose of this devotional, to encourage you that you are not alone. Other writers have dealt with similar feelings or frustrations, or question themselves, their writing or their motives. I pray that each of you is encouraged as you read the devotions by all of the authors. May God bless you and give you the encouragement and peace you need.
Contributing
Susette Williams, Rachel Hauck, Julie Lessman, Gail Gaymer Martin, Cynthia Hickey, Diana Brandmeyer, Linda Yezak, Lynette Sowell, Arlene James, Suzanne D. Williams, Janet Chester Bly, Christa Allan, Deb Kastner, Jennifer Hudson Taylor, Kathleen Y'Barbo, Terri Gillespie, Kimberly Rae Jordan, Jill Hart, Amanda Tru, Ann Shorey, Samantha Fury, Darlene Shortridge, Ellen Kennedy, Darlene Franklin, Ginny Aiken, Delia Latham, Carla Olson Gade, Michelle Sutton, Sherry Chamblee, Cheri Swalwell and Jim Hughes.
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First published July 18, 2013
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November 26, 2018
As a child, most of us just read and wrote what we’ve told to by our teachers at school; others, like myself, developed a passion to do these things as we got older. My passion for writing started when I retired from working for NYCity after more than 33 years in the beginning of 2010, my passion for reading started in August of 2014.
My passion for writing didn’t explode in an instant, as it took me three years to publish my debut novel, a YA romance, which got published towards the end of 2012; my second novel, a collection of 100 Flash Fictions got published two years later, and my last endeavor got released in May of 2017, using a different name because of the contents of the book I wrote.
Despite having no real sales to speak of, I persevered, and now I’m about to released by fourth book, with three more in various stages in the pipeline. This explosion came about in part to my becoming enthralled in reading books of a Christian nature since just before September of this year [2018].
Which serves as an indication I needed some assistance from up above. I wish I could have found this book when it first got published back in July of 2013, but unfortunately it might have not in my lifepath to do so. Although, the 31 devotions written by fellow authors would have been what the doctor order back then, I’m still glad I’ve found it today.
These authors have in all probability walked in my shoes and other authors like me at some point in their lives. These authors know and have experienced what authors like myself have felt with all the discouraging events which had gotten in our way.
Each of the 31 devotions in this uplifting collection starts off with a biblical scripture, followed by a vignette of each author’s life experience which illustrates the scripture they’ve chosen, culminating with reflections and prayers readers of the book should do. The best way to read this book is one devotion a day.
At the end of this book, which I read in one sitting in order to review it, I came to a realization of my own writing which I believe is found in part in 1 Chronicles 28:19 [ESV]
“All this he made clear to me in writing from the hand of the Lord, all the work to be done according to the plan.”
For having written a book which I should have found a few years ago, a book which is designed to assist authors in getting out of the abyss they’ve found themselves in with a lack of proper encouragement, I’m more than glad to give this book and the authors who have contributed to it, the 5 STARS I’ve given it, although I wish I could have given it more.
My passion for writing didn’t explode in an instant, as it took me three years to publish my debut novel, a YA romance, which got published towards the end of 2012; my second novel, a collection of 100 Flash Fictions got published two years later, and my last endeavor got released in May of 2017, using a different name because of the contents of the book I wrote.
Despite having no real sales to speak of, I persevered, and now I’m about to released by fourth book, with three more in various stages in the pipeline. This explosion came about in part to my becoming enthralled in reading books of a Christian nature since just before September of this year [2018].
Which serves as an indication I needed some assistance from up above. I wish I could have found this book when it first got published back in July of 2013, but unfortunately it might have not in my lifepath to do so. Although, the 31 devotions written by fellow authors would have been what the doctor order back then, I’m still glad I’ve found it today.
These authors have in all probability walked in my shoes and other authors like me at some point in their lives. These authors know and have experienced what authors like myself have felt with all the discouraging events which had gotten in our way.
Each of the 31 devotions in this uplifting collection starts off with a biblical scripture, followed by a vignette of each author’s life experience which illustrates the scripture they’ve chosen, culminating with reflections and prayers readers of the book should do. The best way to read this book is one devotion a day.
At the end of this book, which I read in one sitting in order to review it, I came to a realization of my own writing which I believe is found in part in 1 Chronicles 28:19 [ESV]
“All this he made clear to me in writing from the hand of the Lord, all the work to be done according to the plan.”
For having written a book which I should have found a few years ago, a book which is designed to assist authors in getting out of the abyss they’ve found themselves in with a lack of proper encouragement, I’m more than glad to give this book and the authors who have contributed to it, the 5 STARS I’ve given it, although I wish I could have given it more.
January 5, 2015
"INSPIRING DEVOTIONS FOR WRITERS AND THOSE WRITERS-TO-BE"!!!!
Wonderful words of encouragement, through God's written word, for writers and those called by God to become writers - from 31 gifted published authors. "31 DEVOTIONS FOR WRITERS" uses scripture commands to encourage and build writers up by emphasizing they aren't alone - other writers have shared the same frustrations.
I found "31 DEVOTIONS FOR WRITERS" inspiring and containing some wonderful guidelines that encourage and apply to everyone - not writers, only!!
Wonderful words of encouragement, through God's written word, for writers and those called by God to become writers - from 31 gifted published authors. "31 DEVOTIONS FOR WRITERS" uses scripture commands to encourage and build writers up by emphasizing they aren't alone - other writers have shared the same frustrations.
I found "31 DEVOTIONS FOR WRITERS" inspiring and containing some wonderful guidelines that encourage and apply to everyone - not writers, only!!
April 10, 2015
31 devotions and not surprisingly it took me almost two months to get through. No, I don’t do my devotions every day. This is a devotionals written by writers for writers. Most of the entries I found encouraging and inspiring. Only one entry bothered me--it seemed to suggest that God made mistakes the first few times He created the world and had to have do-overs. That aside, I would read this again and recommend this to other writers.
May 18, 2017
An outstanding collection of devotions that speak directly to the heart of the writer.
August 16, 2021
This is a good devotional for aspiring writers featuring authors like: Rachel Hauck, Julie Lessman, Kimberly Rae Jordan, AmandaTru....
It is very encouraging and they give good advices especially if you feel that you have this call from God to write for Him.
"If God trully called you to write, then write. Let Him take care of who reads the words he's given you. If God has called you to write then write for Him."
It is very encouraging and they give good advices especially if you feel that you have this call from God to write for Him.
"If God trully called you to write, then write. Let Him take care of who reads the words he's given you. If God has called you to write then write for Him."
January 29, 2022
This little devotional kept my motivation to keep writing and remember why I am writing.
March 7, 2015
The Kindle edition provides many resources in addition to just the short devotionals written by these published authors. Link on their blog pages, Facebook pages, web sites, and Twitter feeds which are all at the start of each author's chapters. And because of this feature, one can find valuable author resources to help in one's own writing.
The text contains encouraging, detailed examples from the author's own writing life and pursuit of publication. Each day's reading presents a creative title, the author info, a relevant Bible verse, the short devotional, and then a prayer.
Read it once and then again because the reader will get new insights upon a fresh reading of the text due to the part of the writing process he is working on at the time.
The text contains encouraging, detailed examples from the author's own writing life and pursuit of publication. Each day's reading presents a creative title, the author info, a relevant Bible verse, the short devotional, and then a prayer.
Read it once and then again because the reader will get new insights upon a fresh reading of the text due to the part of the writing process he is working on at the time.
January 6, 2014
This is an inspiring mix of devotions especially for writers. I enjoyed most of the selections and found much to consider as I read through this lovely collection by various contemporary Christian authors. Recommended.
January 11, 2014
This is a very quick, yet inspiring book of devotions to keep writers encouraged and inspired.
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