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Mindset + Motivation

Even Christian creators need a gospel reminder + motivation to keep going.

Publishing + Business

Whether at book 1 or 20, get insights to help you publish & profit.

Writing + Craft

Practice + upskilling will win the day & ignite faith in your world.

Marketing + Sales

Serve by selling through connecting your work to people’s needs.

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CATEGORY ARCHIVE
Mindset
What’s Your Why?

What’s Your Why?

Why are you doing this writing thing? Why are you embracing this calling? What’s your why? Mine is Acts 20:24. Maybe it could be your own sense of WHY.

Sunday Scripture: The Nothing Life

Sunday Scripture: The Nothing Life

Consider your life worth nothing for the sake of the gospel. Live well and work hard for God’s glory and human flourishing — as a Christian and a creative.

You Don’t Need Permission

You Don’t Need Permission

Whatever book you’ve got in you, you don’t need anybody’s permission to write, publish, market, and repeat that process in this modern publishing world.

You Have Permission to Write, Part 2

You Have Permission to Write, Part 2

You’ve been called to create. You’ve been gifted to create. Those are the only reasons you need to give yourself permission to go and create in Christ.

You Have Permission to Write, Part 1

You Have Permission to Write, Part 1

Sometimes we need someone to tell us what we already know about our creative life: You have all the permission you need! So go create in Christ.

Created to Create

Created to Create

There has never been a better time to be a Christian writer. And I want to empower you with the insights and skills and inspiration you need.

Hello world! Hello Creative!

Hello world! Hello Creative!

I’m here to empower your God-given gifts to wield the power of the pen for the sake of the cross — offering 15+ years of insights and experience with publishing.