Episode 335: What's Your Why and Your Way as a Writer?
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Terrie Hellard-Brown explores the motivations behind writing and offers practical advice on publishing options and healing.
Summary In this episode, Terrie Hellard-Brown explores the various motivations behind writing, from legacy and calling to therapy and personal healing. She offers practical advice on publishing options, the importance of healing before sharing traumatic stories, and how to navigate the publishing industry, including traditional, indie, and hybrid routes. Plus, details about an upcoming retreat for Christian children's book writers and illustrators in Oklahoma. Key Topics Motivations for writing: legacy, calling, therapy Publishing options: traditional, indie, hybrid, vanity Importance of healing before sharing traumatic stories How critique groups and editors improve your manuscript Details about the 2026 children's book writers retreat in Oklahoma Sound Bites "Heal first before sharing traumatic stories." "Patience is key in the publishing process." "Critique groups are invaluable for growth." Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Everyday Discipleship 00:28 The Call to Write 05:00 Writing for Family and Legacy 11:20 Writing as Therapy 16:40 Navigating Publishing Options 20:50 The Traditional Publishing Journey 25:33 Learning the Publishing Business 32:00 Upcoming Retreat Announcement…
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