Now that I am finally getting back into the swing of things, I’ve decided to try my hand at a different kind of writing. Nonfiction has always been my wheelhouse. I really love writing about day-to-day stuff that we all go through. It’s been on my heart to really stretch myself as a writer so I am going to dip my toe into fiction for November’s writing challenge.
Will I suck at it? Probably, but half the fun is in the challenge. Once you figure out the formula the rest falls into place. It’s really no different than selling my first designs. I made a bunch of samples, went to a conference and sold every sample. At the time I had no idea how incredible that was. I also won 2nd place in the design contest. I don’t write this to brag, I write it to encourage you to do that thing that the Lord has put on your heart. Like me, you might be blown away by what He does simply because you put yourself out there.
Each one of us was given a gift - the Bible calls them talents (as in money) if we use them He will multiply the outcome but if we sit on them they are wasted and the Lord isn’t happy that we didn’t trust Him more.
Why fiction? I love people. I love watching them, I love listening to them and I care about what is going on in their life. If you don’t love something you can’t write about it. My sister also recently told me I loved to tell stories as a little kid. I’d love to regain some of that childlike view of life. I remember writing stories for my English class in grade school and just loved doing it.
It’s been many years since those last assignments so I am trusting the Lord to give me the words to touch others hearts through my writing.We could all use a lot more love these days!
Today I challenge you to try something new. Pull that talent out of your pocket and use it. Then please come back here and share you story with me!
Sweet blessings, my friends!
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