Ty! I have been here one month. It does indeed feel like the autobahn. And I'm on a bicycle. Idk how so much is put out so fast and why it sounds "similar". It's alot! I felt outpaced and outdone. Even with mediocre pieces! There are truly exceptional writers here and I am blessed to have found some of them. I learn from them. You are a great example! I write from somewhere within me drawing on lived and breathed experience. It doesn't come easy or quickly. I spend time examining and re-examining. In only one month I have thought maybe I don't belong here. This is a timely encouragement and bolsters me to keep "speaking". Bc I don't just spit out a generated page. I'm putting a raw moment, a breathing moment that I lived, into words. Ty again for sharing your gift. Truth wrapped in instruction is always a lasting lesson! 🙏🏻
Thank you for your encouraging words. We live in a fast-paced culture. Even in some Christian content, I see people putting out a whole book in 3 days and saying God led them to do it, but I am reminded that Jesus had the most important work of all, and he walked everywhere; he was not in a hurry. So I can slow down and create something, and however long it takes is how long it takes.
Thank you! This will give more insight and power to what I write. I’ve always said that I want my writing to help others in their everyday and complicated lives. Now I’ll be more intentional on that mission and only offer what really matters. Then get in traffic and go find those people. Starting with: Dear God, let these words land on the hearts that need them. Amen.
Easy to get swarmed with these thoughts, especially returning "late in the game" as a late-30s writer. Most of the "greats" already built businesses or wrote their bestselling fantasy series before they turned twenty(yeah, looking at you, Mr. Paolini...).
Having just started writing, this is sound advice. I don’t really like to write for the sake of it, only what I believe God has put in my heart. Then not only does it feel real, but the audience is not about me but about who He wants to attract.
Very encouraging to keep on being you (me), even in a crowded banquet of words, because each of us has a unique and needed plate of words to bring to the table.
Ty! I have been here one month. It does indeed feel like the autobahn. And I'm on a bicycle. Idk how so much is put out so fast and why it sounds "similar". It's alot! I felt outpaced and outdone. Even with mediocre pieces! There are truly exceptional writers here and I am blessed to have found some of them. I learn from them. You are a great example! I write from somewhere within me drawing on lived and breathed experience. It doesn't come easy or quickly. I spend time examining and re-examining. In only one month I have thought maybe I don't belong here. This is a timely encouragement and bolsters me to keep "speaking". Bc I don't just spit out a generated page. I'm putting a raw moment, a breathing moment that I lived, into words. Ty again for sharing your gift. Truth wrapped in instruction is always a lasting lesson! 🙏🏻
As a new Substacker, I found this encouraging. Thank you!
Thank you for your encouraging words. We live in a fast-paced culture. Even in some Christian content, I see people putting out a whole book in 3 days and saying God led them to do it, but I am reminded that Jesus had the most important work of all, and he walked everywhere; he was not in a hurry. So I can slow down and create something, and however long it takes is how long it takes.
I enjoyed reading this!!! 🔥🔥🔥 Thank you for sharing. 🙏🏾
This is exactly what I needed to read today. Thank you.
Grant, I always enjoy your posts! They are the “fresh takes” needed each and every time!
Thank you! This will give more insight and power to what I write. I’ve always said that I want my writing to help others in their everyday and complicated lives. Now I’ll be more intentional on that mission and only offer what really matters. Then get in traffic and go find those people. Starting with: Dear God, let these words land on the hearts that need them. Amen.
Yes absolutely
This is right on time…encouraging me to know that I’m writing on time. 😭♥️
Yes I believe it is a season we are being anointed for.
Aw. Much needed. Thank youuu for sharing this
Easy to get swarmed with these thoughts, especially returning "late in the game" as a late-30s writer. Most of the "greats" already built businesses or wrote their bestselling fantasy series before they turned twenty(yeah, looking at you, Mr. Paolini...).
Thanks for the reminder and encouragement.
Having just started writing, this is sound advice. I don’t really like to write for the sake of it, only what I believe God has put in my heart. Then not only does it feel real, but the audience is not about me but about who He wants to attract.
Well said!!
Thank you for this!!
Just what I needed to hear. Thank you!
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Very encouraging to keep on being you (me), even in a crowded banquet of words, because each of us has a unique and needed plate of words to bring to the table.