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The Purposeful Pen - Clarity for Christian Writers

Build a Writing Life with Eternal Impact

Are you a Christian writer who is trying to figure out your next steps in communicating the message God has given you? Or maybe you love to write, but you aren"t sure what exactly is the message you have to offer others or who needs to hear what you have to say. In this podcast for Christian writers, you"ll hear a mix of practical help and Biblical truth to help you build a writing life with eternal impact. amylynnsimon.substack.com

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Episode 36: Hybrid Publishing with Carlee Ragains

The Purposeful Pen - Clarity for Christian Writers ·

2023/12/05

Do you want to publish a book, but self-publishing feels too overwhelming and traditional publishing feels out of reach? Hybrid publishing might be a great option for you. In this episode, I interview Carlee Ragains who just released her children’s book with a hybrid publisher. Listen in to hear what that looked like for her and why hybrid publishing might be the right fit for you.More about Carlee:Carlee Ragains writes to bring understanding about the inherent value of people of all abilities, and

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Episode 35: Journaling Through Advent

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2023/11/28

If you’re feeling depleted and drained this Christmas season, both spiritually and creatively, then this episode is for you.Journaling is a great way to refresh our souls. Playing with different types of artistic pursuits can rejuvenate our creativity. In this episode, I offer a way to do both while participating in the celebration of Advent.To download the journaling prompts and creative ideas, click here.Let me know how it goes for you! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this

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Episode 34: Traditional Publishing with Ariel Curry

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2023/11/14

Don’t forget to register for the free live webinar this Thursday, November 16 to learn a 3 step framework to launch your writing platform. Www.mywritersbloc.com/launch-labHave you considered traditional publishing but are overwhelmed by all the questions you have about it? Do you wonder how it’s different from the other types of publishing?This week, I talked with Ariel Curry to answer some of your basic questions about traditional publishing. We talked about:* The differences between the types of

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Episode 33: The Importance of Writing Mentors

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2023/11/07

Are you overwhelmed trying to sift through all the information about - how to launch a writing platform?- how to create a God-honoring writing life?In this episode, I talk with Cara Ray and Jana Carlson about the important role that mentors play in the life of a writer. We also share more about a unique new 6 month mentorship program for Christian writers that will begin in January. We are hosting a free webinar on Thursday, November 16 to talk more about the mentorship and to give you a taste of

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Episode 32: Writing Through the Holiday Season

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2023/10/31

What will your writing look like for November and December?In this episode, I look at some simple considerations for how to manage our writing lives during the busy holiday season. I offer some questions to consider and ideas to try, depending on what you and your readers need. Listen in and share your ideas below in the comments! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amylynnsimon.substack.com

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Episode 31: How is your relationship with social...

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2023/10/24

How is your relationship with social media going? In this episode, I talk about ways to evaluate how effective social media is for you as a writer, but also how it affects you as a consumer. Here’s an article on the same topic, including comments from the author’s readers about why they are silent on Instagram: A great podcast on how to create a writing life that doesn’t include social media: Writing Off Social How about you? How is your relationship with social media these days? Do you no longer

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Episode 30: Where do I focus my limited time and energy?

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2023/10/17

Do you look at the multitude of writing related things that you could be doing and have no idea where to start? Then this episode is for you.You’ll also learn:* Two questions to ask yourself to help you decide where to focus your limited time and energy. * How to decide if social media is working for you.* What two things you can focus on to reduce the overwhelm.Are you looking for a Christian writing community where you’ll grow in both the art and heart of writing? The Writers’ Bloc doors are open

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Episode 29: Is Your Writing a Career, a Hobby, or a...

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2023/10/10

What do you call your writing? Is it a career? A hobby? A ministry? A business?In this episode, we look at the preconceived ideas we might have about those terms and what they might reveal about our attitudes toward our writing.Other episodes referenced in this one:If you’re struggling with whether it’s “OK” as a Christian to charge money for your writing, listen to episode 9. If some of those labels bring out impostor syndrome, listen to episode 3.If you’re not already a Substack subscriber, I

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Episode 28: Which Comes First: the Reader or the...

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2023/10/03

I hope you like the new music! Lol! If you’re a Substack subscriber, take a look at the chat section of my page. You’ll find discussion questions and downloadable journaling prompts posted each Thursday to help you go deeper into each episode.If you’re not a subscriber, go to https://amylynnsimon.substack.comThis week, I talk about which comes first: the reader or the message. Some other takeaways:* It’s helpful to have an umbrella topic and then a few “buckets” of content that all fall under that

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Episode 27: Writing for a reader without becoming a...

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2023/09/26

We know that we’re supposed to write for a specific reader, right? But is there a point where it goes beyond serving your reader to succumbing to people pleasing? Maybe you want to land a traditional publishing contract, but you’ve been told that your platform isn’t big enough. How do you raise those numbers without becoming a slave to them?In this episode, I talk about * the perspective shift that changes everything* how thinking outside the box can bring you freedom* that a traditional book deal

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Episode 26: Journey to Clarity with Kristin Vanderlip

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2023/09/19

The Purposeful Pen is now on Substack! Subscribe to be notified when a new episode comes out.In this episode, I talk with Kristin Vanderlip about her journey to clarity. Some highlights…* Our message frequently comes from what we’ve lived through.* At what does point does “writing for your audience” or trying to get an agent cause us to lean toward people-pleasing?* It’s easy to become a slave to the numbers and lose the joy of creating.Kristin Vanderlip is a writer and writing coach who is

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Episode 25: Creating a Writing Life that Works for You

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2023/09/12

Do you dream of spending hours in a cabin writing but realize that's not realistic in the slightest right now? In this episode, we'll talk about creating a writing life that actually works for the real life you're living right now.I talk about...* looking honestly at what time you have available* evaluating what exactly you're trying to accomplish and how to get there* dividing tasks into those that need "crack time" versus "chunk time"* working with your natural rhythms of energy and focus rather

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Episode 24: Journey to Clarity with Anna Rachel Bolch

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2023/09/05

How do you know who you're writing for? In this episode, I talk with Anna Rachel Bolch about how she went from writing about anything and everything on a blog that 12 people read, to knowing clearly who she is writing for and what specific message she offers them.Some topics we touched on: Liturgy and its role in our faith The questions she asked herself when determining her message For a while, her reader was herself from several years past and why that changed What is "Cheerwine",

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Episode 23: Soul Care for the Writer

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2023/08/29

We all want to be better, more effective writers, right? Caring for our souls is an integral part of having an effective, God honoring writing life. What does that look like? In caring for our souls, we also need to care for our minds and our bodies because we are multifaceted, whole humans. We can’t separate those aspects of ourselves apart and think that one doesn’t affect the others.In this episode, I offer three ideas in each category of how to care for ourselves as Christian writers:Soul Care

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Episode 22: Journey to Clarity with Althea Damgaard

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2023/08/22

Did you know that even fiction writers benefit from having a clear reader in mind? This week, I talked with fiction writer Althea Damgaard about how she discovered the specific person she writes for.About Althea:Althea has always loved writing stories and reading since she was a kid. Now disabled with Multiple Sclerosis, she spends most of her time writing, reading and improving her craft. Her go to fiction is fantasy and science fiction, but she will read any story that promises some adventure and

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Episode 21 - The challenge of managing yourself

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2023/08/15

What kind of boss are you? As a writer, you are the boss of you! That comes with freedom, but also a different set of challenges. In this episode, I offer five tips for managing yourself.1. Own your role as the boss2. Set aside regular time to pray, plan, and set goals for your writing3. Use a planner4. When your brain is stuck, move your body5. Establish boundariesLinks: Group coaching fall 2023 cohort infoJournaling prompts for reflection and planningBullet journaling basics This is a public

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Episode 20: Journey to Clarity with Melissa Smith

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2023/08/08

This week, I interviewed Melissa Smith about how she narrowed down who she's writing for and how she serves that reader.Some fun takeaways: The journey is just as valuable as the destination We're multifaceted people - how do we incorporate writing and other forms of creativity into our multi-faceted lives? There are many different ways to be a writer.Melissa is living out her everyday adventures in the suburbs of Texas. She loves three things: God, beauty, and words. When she is not

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Episode 19: Can I have more than one reader and message?

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2023/08/01

Do you struggle with narrowing down your reader and message to just one? If so, you're not alone! In this episode, I talk about what doesn't work in this regard and some possibilities of what can work. If you need help discovering who you are writing for and what you offer them, download these 10 questions to ask yourself and journal through.If you have questions about narrowing your message and reader to just one, feel free to reach out on IG @amysimonwriter This is a public episode. If you

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Episode 18: Journey to Clarity with Jana Carlson

The Purposeful Pen - Clarity for Christian Writers ·

2023/07/25

This week, I interviewed Jana Carlson about her journey to clarity. We talked about the importance of prayer along the path of that journey, as well as how the wise counsel of others helps to bring us clarity. We also talked about writing off of social media and what that looks like for Jana. So if you're curious, listen in!Jana Carlson is a writer, Bible teacher, and mentor. She creates resources and offers workshops to inspire women and writers to love the Bible, experience its transforming

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Episode 17: The role of a writing coach

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2023/07/18

In this episode, I talk about the ways in which a writing coach can help you get unstuck in your writing. I cover commonly asked questions about coaching as well as reference several coaches I know along with their specialties.Coaching references:Rachel Baker: She is passionate about coaching & mentoring service-minded, sacrificial women who are overwhelmed by All The Things they're juggling. Her goal is to help them feel empowered to create some breathing room with healthy priorities and

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