Inspirational Journeys: Stories that Matter
425 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago -Welcome to Inspirational Journeys, stories that matter ! Listen as I speak with K-12 authors about their writing process, how they found illustrators if needed, and speak with K-12 editors, agents, and publishers as they share tips for up and coming K-12 authors. Listen as I share editing tips and strategies, and platform building advice I learn throughout my author and editing journey, champion authors whose work I've edited, and give authors with disabilities a platform to share their writing journeys.
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Podcast update and Thanksgiving Wishes
November 22, 2023 17:07 - 1 minute - 1.8 MBI encourage you to visit my YouTube channel, until I get the Podcast feed up and running due to technical issues. The link for my YouTube Channel is: https://www.youtube.com/user/annsmusic1 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inspirational-journeys/message
King of Realms with Britt Asher
November 17, 2023 14:00 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBI reached out to todays special guest after reading the first book of her King of Realms series as part of the Hidden Gems ARC reader program. I fell in love with her dynamic characters and the fantasy world so much that I invited Brit Asher to share the story behind this series. Join us as we talk all things fantasy for middle grade readers and their families. Don’t forget to have your journal or notebook handy, because there are some golden nuggets about publishing and marketing you writers...
The Role of Love with Paul Zolman
November 14, 2023 14:00 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBIn today’s episode, my special guest describes the tool he created to teach children and adults to love one another as God loves us. Be journal to have your journal handy as you listen to this interesting conversation, because he shares a unique approach to outlining your book for plotters and plantsers alike. Paul Zolman is the international bestselling author of the Role of Love, but the true author of love is God. In His wisdom, He placed us in a variety of circumstances that require us to...
The Intricacies of Worldbuilding with Shelly Mack
November 10, 2023 14:00 - 26 minutes - 24.8 MBMy special guest Shelly Mack and I talk about the intricacies of worldbuilding in today’s episode. Sometimes worldbuilding can be difficult, yet it’s also fun to write, once you find fellow writers and editors to support you and give you feedback to help you find the joy of writing fantasy. Join our conversation and bring along your journal to capture any golden nuggets along the way. Shelly Mack is an author of children’s books, including picture books and young adult fiction. From a toddler...
Heidi Gray McGill Returns with A Deeper Love
November 07, 2023 14:00 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBHeidi Gray McGill is back with a brand new novel. This isn’t her true debut, because she’s self-published several books in her author career. However, A Deeper Love is her first traditionally published book with Celebrate Lit Publishing. Join us as we talk about her writing journey thus far, and her experience as a hybrid author. Heidi infuses God’s love into her award-winning Christian fiction works. Everything Heidi writes is purposeful. She believes in bringing a reader into an awareness o...
Teaching Children about Science through Education and Entertainment with Emanuel Rose
November 03, 2023 13:00 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBIn this episode, my special guest and I talk about his children’s picture book series and how his marketing team helped him self-publish his books. Join us as we talk about how his children’s book series entertains kids and inspires parents to dig deeper for answers to their children’s burning questions Emanuel Rose was born and raised on the West Coast of the United States. He has spent over three decades earning a reputation in cutting edge marketing. A renowned expert in the field, Emanuel...
Road Trip Rescue Book Launch with Becca Wierwille
October 31, 2023 05:00 - 38 minutes - 36 MBDon’t let your limitations or disability keep you from doing the work God has called you to do. That’s what my special guest and I talk about in today’s episode. Beca Wierwille discuss how she has learned to write in spite of her disability. She also shares her writing process and tips for writers as an editor and as an editor. In spite of technical issues at the end, I recommend having a journal handy as you tune into this conversation, because there are a lot of golden nuggets to put in y...
Teaching Children to Dream Big Through the art of Storytelling with Nathaniel Turner
October 27, 2023 13:00 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBNathaniel A. Turner is a breath of fresh air. As one of the most entertaining and captivating Renaissance people of our day, he's sought after by organizations and individuals worldwide to share the tools, techniques, and strategies to live life in the present with joy on purpose. The Humanitarian Propulsion Engineer, College & Career Readiness Strategist, TED Speaker, and author's work includes the books: Raising Supaman, Stop the Bus, It's A Jungle Out There, Journey Forward, and The Amazin...
Haunted by You Book Launch with Louise Davis
October 24, 2023 13:00 - 23 minutes - 22.1 MBI’ve got another book launch to celebrate with another debut author for you. If you love clean, young adult, sweet romantic suspense with a paranormal flare, I have just the book for you. In today’s episode Louise Davis and I talk about her writing process, and publishing her first book. Louise Davis is a powerful, up-and-coming, young adult author who has an innate ability to instantly draw readers into her stories with her dramatic realism. By combining a commercial and accessible writing ...
A Mark In the Road Book Launch Celebration with Angelique Burrell
October 20, 2023 13:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBIf you love young adult thrillers with a hint of sweet romance and some speculative fiction elements thrown in, I have just the conversation for you. Today, Angelique Burrell and I discuss her debut YA thriller. We talk about her writing process, her submission and querying process and she shares a few tips she’s learned along the way. With an English teacher as a father and a librarian as a mother, it's no surprise that Angelique grew up loving to read. Now, she teaches high school English ...
A Deep Dive into Historical Fiction with Marguerite Martin Gray
October 17, 2023 13:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBI love to celebrate new book launches and champion the Celebrate Lit Publishing authors who’s work I’ve edited. Today’s episode is no exception! Join my special guest and me as we talk about her writing journey and celebrate her brand new novella. Marguerite Martin Gray is the author of the Revolutionary Faith series, Gardens in Time series, and Room for Love in the Suamalie Islands series. She enjoys researching and studying history. An avid traveler and reader, she teaches French and Spanis...
Multifaceted Author Karl Beckstrand Discusses his Writing and Publishing Journey
October 13, 2023 13:00 - 9 minutes - 8.73 MBIn today’s episode, my special guest and I talk about his writing and publishing journey. College media instructor Karl W. Beckstrand is the best-selling author/illustrator of twenty-seven multicultural/multilingual books (65 e-books—reviews by Publisher’s Weekly, Kirkus, The Horn Book, and School Library Journal). Raised in San Jose, California, he has lived abroad, earned a B.A. in journalism, an M.A. in conflict resolution, and a broadcast & film certificate. His western novel, To Swallow ...
Writing Encouragement for Writers of All Ages with Shanti Hershenson
October 03, 2023 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBToday’s episode is a special one for two reasons. My special guest is not only a children’s book author, she’s a teen author with a birthday coming up in two weeks. Shanti Hershenson’s first two novellas were published when she was in the sixth grade, although her writing journey started long before then. Ever since she could hold a pencil, marker, or crayon, she was creating stories. They started from pictures, mere scribbles, and eventually, turned into captivating tales. She lives in Calif...
The Joy of Writing Educational and Entertaining Chapterbooks with Tonya Ellis
September 29, 2023 13:00 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBMy special guest and I have a fun and exciting conversation about our love of writing children’s books. Even though today’s episode is audio only for the most part, I get so excited to show off a new toy I made, that I forget that I don’t have my camera on, and turn it on for a brief second.so if you’re listening on YouTube, please disregard my split second video shot. For those of you listening, I’ll share the picture of the crocheted ice cream I talked about as part of the show notes blogpo...
Forward by Fire with Pastor Writer Austin Moore
September 22, 2023 13:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBThe only way to move forward in God’s calling for your life is by faith. That’s what Austin moore and I talk about in this week’s episode, as we celebrate his debut novel. Austin Moore is a lead pastor who lives with his wife and four children in Southeast Georgia. He has spent most of his life in full-time church ministry while writing worship music. His ministry experience and a newfound passion have led him to creative writing to tell the story of God’s life-changing power in a new way. Au...
Streamline Your Author Platform to Align with Your Writing
September 12, 2023 13:00 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBWhat types of books do you write? Does your author platform align with your writing? That’s what I’ll be talking about in this weeks episode. I also share some changes coming to the podcast and my YouTube channel and give you some encouragement and prayers to help you move forward with streamlining your platform and becoming an expert in the gifts God has given you in your calling to write. Visit www.everyday-excellence.com and use promo code Inspirational Journeys to get 10% off any product ...
Joan Patterson Discusses her Faith in God and her Service Dogs
September 06, 2023 13:00 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBWhat would you do if you crossed paths with a service dog handler? In today’s episode, Joan Patterson and I discuss the different between a service dog and a guide dog. We discuss her latest book and her writing. Sit back and enjoy our inspiring and informative conversation. Career educator, author, and speaker Joan Patterson received a Bachelor of Science in education and business and an associate degree in Bible from Liberty University. More than three decades of multiple sclerosis (MS) hav...
Connect your Craft to your Writing WWJ Writing Conference encore Presentation
August 29, 2023 13:00 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBHere’s a sneak peek at the fourth annual WWJ writing conference which was streamed live on YouTube on Saturday August 19, 2023. My presentation is entitled Connect your Craft with your Writing. If you enjoy this presentation, click the play list link below to see the rest of the conference. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsc18KIWy0rvL_3AU23UVJcNiYT4JGKNS Visit www.everyday-excellence.com and use promo code Inspirational Journeys to get 10% off any product on the site. Subscribe to the 540...
Surround Yourself with a Team of Prayer Warriors
August 22, 2023 13:00 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBSeeking first the kingdom of God is important if we want to align with God and follow His plan for our lives., I encourage you to surround yourself with a team of prayer warriors. The passages of scripture I reference throughout today’s episode include: John 15:4–5; Matthew 6:33; and Matthew 6:5–12. I read these verses from the King James Version of the Bible. My challenge to you is this: Seak first the Kingdom of God, invite your family, friends, church members, email subscribers and people ...
Takeaways and Updates from the Write His Answer Conference
August 18, 2023 13:00 - 14 minutes - 13.9 MBIn this return episode from my short hiatus, I share my takeaways and some exciting updates that I received while attending the write His answer virtual writing conference. Stick around to the end, because I encourage you, dear listeners and viewers, to attend a conference either by paying for it yourself, or applying for Cecil Murphy scholarships whenever possible. Visit www.everyday-excellence.com and use promo code Inspirational Journeys to get 10% off any product on the site. Subscribe t...
Inspirational Journeys is on a Brief Hiatus
August 08, 2023 13:29 - 5 minutes - 4.59 MBToday, I jump onto the podcast and my YouTube channel to explain my reasoning for taking a hiatus, and say a little prayer for the listeners and viewers. Visit www.everyday-excellence.com and use promo code Inspirational Journeys to get 10% off any product on the site. Subscribe to the 540 Writers Community for free, if you need some writing accountability, and you want to participate inwriting workshops. Visit: https://beckyantkowiak.com/join-the-540-writers-community/ to sign up for t...
Use Your Creative Gifts for God's Glory
August 01, 2023 18:51 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBToday, I want to share a crochet project God gave me and told me to make. The scripture this crocheted tree was bast on and inspired by is John 15:5. Take look at the image and ask God to peel back the layers of His divine imagery for you. What does he show you? Create a blogpost, social media post or create a YouTube video describing what God has shown you. Be sure to tag me on social media, so I can share your posts and rejoice in the Lord with you. Visit www.everyday-excellence.com and ...
Kingdom Connections Through Writing and Crochet with Christina M. Eder
July 28, 2023 12:13 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBDon’t let your limitations or disability keep you from doing the work God has called you to do. In spite of health issues that prevent her from looking at digital screens for long periods of time, my special guest, Christina M. Eder continues to follow her calling to write. She also makes crochet and pray scarves, table runners and blankets . Join us as we discuss her writing process and her crochet and pray projects. The author’s original intention of simply sharing her thoughts and prayers ...
When You've Had Enough, God is Enough with Paul Granger
July 25, 2023 13:00 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBHas there ever been a time in your life when you say to God, “I’ve had enough?” I know I have, and my returning guest, Paul Granger talks about a time when he’s felt this way as well. Join us as we discuss how God becomes enough for us and gives us rest to continue on a much deeper and more profound journey than we could ever imagine. Paul's job is "ambassador of Christ"; anything else falls under that call. One of the ways God has invited him to live out the call to "love God and love other...
Make your readers remember your story long after the last page
July 18, 2023 13:00 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBThis week, I want to check in with you to share what’s happening in my writing life, and give you reflections on making your book a memorable reader experience . I give you two metaphors when you think about the books we love to read and the stories God has given us to share. I also share a couple of questions from the Uptimate-self-editing-checklist-format document, which you can download, along with a host of other self-editing documents at the following link: https://successfulchristiansel...
Kingdom Connections through Photography with Donna Edman
July 11, 2023 13:00 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBHave you ever thought about taking your art to the next level? This week my special guest, Donna Edman, explains how she used her photography to help women over 50 share their advice to their 20-year-old selves and share their stories. Donna is an award-winning portrait photographer with a passion to honor people and encourage them to share their legacy. Her ability to engage with clients helps them feel comfortable and the results are portraits which capture their authentic selves. When Don...
Champions of Light book launch party with Althea Damgaard
July 04, 2023 13:00 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBI’d like to introduce you to yet another member of the 540 writers community. My special guest Althea Damgaard and I celebrate the launch of her debut novel entitled Champions of Light. If you watch the YouTube video, you’ll see Althea decked out in her 540 writers community t-shirt. Come along and celebrate with us in the comfort of your living room, or while you’re walking, jogging, running errands or doing one of the many tasks needing to get done. Althea has always loved writing stories a...
Allow the Holy Spirit to take you from Whine to Shine with Cherrilynn Bisbano
June 29, 2023 13:00 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBHave you ever planned to have a conversation with someone, only to have God change the direction of your conversation from start to finish? This is exactly what happened with my special guest Cherrilynn Bisbano and me in today’s episode. I invite you to join our conversation and let the Holy Spirit speak inspiration into your life and your writing as we discuss her book, her writing and teaching. She asks me questions to give me space to share my own writing news and experiences. Cherrilynn...
The Importance of Finishing What You Start in Your Walk with God as a Writer
June 27, 2023 13:00 - 15 minutes - 14.7 MBIn today’s solo episode, I talk about the importance of finishing what you start, because God has a purpose and a plan for our lives. We all have a message to share and when we complete the task God has set before us, He can use our writing for His glory. The passages I used to illustrate my points are: 2 Corinthians 8:10–11; Ephesians 2:10; 3:20–21; and Romans 8: 28–30. All passages of scripture are taken from the King James version of the Holy Bible. My book recommendation is Finish: Give Y...
The World Needs Your Story with Benecia Ponder
June 20, 2023 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.8 MBBenecia Ponder is a Story Coach and Book Publishing Mentor to Inspirational Authors—faith-driven creators who share their God-given gifts and life experiences through powerful stories that inspire and impact lives. Benecia is the award-winning author of six books of her own and has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs make a bigger difference and profit by getting their stories out of their hearts and onto the page to impact and inspire the people they are called to serve. Benecia's clients want...
Powerful Whispers from the Holy Spirit with Christa Speath
June 16, 2023 13:00 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBThe Holy Spirit speaks to us through powerful whispers. That’s what my special guest Christa Speath and I discuss, along with her writing process in today’s episode. Be sure to have your journal ready, because there are some golden nuggets you’ll want to walk away from this conversation with. Christa Joy Spaeth is the founder of Christa Joy Ministries. It was founded in 2022 when Minnesota-based author Christa received a compelling message from God. In a prayer cabin called “Whisper,” He prom...
Connect with the Holy Spirit as you Write with Kyllie Martin
June 13, 2023 13:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MBDo you connect with the Holy Spirit as you write? Do you find joy in your writing? These are some of the topics my special guest and I discuss in today’s episode Kyllie currently resides in Redding California with her husband and two children. A New Zealand speaker and author passionate to see the Kingdom of God fully expressed here on earth. After years of moving from one trial to the next she found joy to new levels and received the oil of gladness for her mourning. When she's not spend...
Kingdom Connections Through Fiction with Wendy Jo Cerna
June 09, 2023 13:00 - 34 minutes - 32 MBA Kingdom connection is always orchestrated by the Holy Spirit, especially when the connection is between two like-minded fiction authors. This is what happened when Wendy Jo Cerna appeared as my first guest in my brand new Kingdom Connections interview series. Come join us as God shows us how he can provide the inspiration needed to write life changing fiction that meets people where they are so they can hear the message He has laid on our hearts to advance His kingdom. Born into a family of...
5 tips for creating character rules for Fantasy and its Subgenres
June 06, 2023 13:00 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBWhen writing in the fantasy genre or any of its subgenres such as contemporary fantasy, Urban Fantasy, and Magical Realism, I’ve found that the best to make sure your characters drive your story in a way that satisfies the reader is to create some rules. These rules include rules for ghosts, angels and other spiritual supernatural characters; rules for any team or group of characters who work together for the greater good of your world; rules for unusual characters including magical toys, ina...
Scott DeLuzio shares his story of survival, after losing his brother (reprised)
May 29, 2023 13:00 - 35 minutes - 33 MBIn honor of memorial day, I’m re-airing an episode from back in October of last year. This week, my special guest shares the story of surviving the loss of his brother, who was killed in action while they both served in Afghanistan and overcoming grief, survivors guilt and PTSD, in order to share his compelling story with the world. He also started a podcast to share the stories of others who’ve served in the military and suffered with some, if not all, of the same struggles he went through a...
Stories of Faith, Courage, and Grit with Susan K Beatty
May 26, 2023 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.8 MBDo you love stories about faith, courage, and grit? Do you love stories where the protagonist learns to trust in God to give her the faith and courage to face life’s challenges in order to complete the tasks He sets before her? If so, you’ve come to the right place. Today, my special guest and I talk about her women’s fiction with Faith, Courage, Grit, a hint of Romance, and in her latest book, suspense. Grab a snack and a cup of whatever beverage suits your fancy and join the conversation. B...
How I Took my Open Air Poem to the Next Level
May 16, 2023 13:00 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBIn this episode, I explain how my tech assistant, Jack and I recorded my poem entitled Open Air, set to music with some outdoorsy stuff in the background. You can watch me dance to this accidental music track here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWfqRfKNm4c&t=13s You can also read the poem and listen to the before and after versions of the recording here: https://www.annwritesinspiration.com/2023/04/25/original-poetry-open-air-poem/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify....
Disconnected Book Launch Celebration with Riley Cross
May 12, 2023 13:00 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBIn today’s episode, Riley Cross joins me to talk about her writing process and her debut novel entitled Disconnected. As Riley and I talked about her writing process, we coined a new term for writers who plot a little and pants a little. NaNoWriMo calls us plantsers, but we coined the term plotser to describe us. Come join in the fun filled conversation, where you’ll find a few nuggets for writers and readers in the mix. Riley Cross is a SciFi Author who loves merging the elements of fantasy,...
Reflections on my 3 day Coffee Fast
May 09, 2023 13:00 - 16 minutes - 15.6 MBIn this episode, I share my reflections of my 3 day coffee fast, and how the Lore showed up in a bog way. I also have a song recommendation. The song is entitled Job Suite by Michael Card. You can listen to it on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7XVS1VIzHc Visit www.everyday-excellence.com and use promo code Inspirational Journeys to get 10% off any product on the site. Support this podcast with a monthly donation by visiting: https://anchor.fm/inspirational-journeys/support or...
I'm Asking You to Bathe my New Book in Prayer
May 05, 2023 14:07 - 6 minutes - 6.15 MBI am taking a big leap of faith, guided by the Holy Spirit. I want to ask you to bath my new middle grade magical realism book entitled Shadows On the Wall: Spirit Writer Society book 1 in prayer, because I believe with all my heart, that God can use entertainment and the genres that children love to draw middle school kids closer to Him. I pray that he touches the lives of parents and encourages them to buy the books for their children. Please pray for a successful book launch, beginning wit...
Let me Tell you a Story
May 02, 2023 13:00 - 9 minutes - 8.67 MBWhat story will you tell your audience? Let me tell you a story. That’s the topic of today’s episode. The Holy Spirit led me to share my story of how I became an author and the reason for my podcast title. This episode was inspired by a TEDX talk entitled The Danger of a Single Story, which you can watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4a7oQ5vwP4 Visit www.everyday-excellence.com and use promo code Inspirational Journeys to get 10% off any product on the site. Support this podcast with...
The Process for my Second Book is Different from the First
April 25, 2023 13:00 - 8 minutes - 7.93 MBIn this episode I explain why my process for the second book in my Spirit Writer Society series is vastly different from the first. I also encourage you to trust your process, no matter where you are in your writing journey. Visit www.everyday-excellence.com and use promo code Inspirational Journeys to get 10% off any product on the site. Support this podcast with a monthly donation by visiting: https://anchor.fm/inspirational-journeys/support or you can give a one-time donation via PayPal a...
Taking a Step Back from Podcasting
April 18, 2023 14:36 - 9 minutes - 8.72 MBGod is leading me to take a step back from podcasting. I’m not giving up on the podcast, my episodes will be less frequent. In this episode I explain why Visit www.everyday-excellence.com and use promo code Inspirational Journeys to get 10% off any product on the site. Support this podcast with a monthly donation by visiting: https://anchor.fm/inspirational-journeys/support or you can give a one-time donation via PayPal at: https://paypal.me/annHarrisonBarnes?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US --...
Celebrating Milestones in my Walk with God as a Writer
April 14, 2023 13:25 - 8 minutes - 7.58 MBToday is a day to celebrate my milestones as I walk with God as a writer. First of all, I want to say happy 4th anniversary of Inspirational Journeys: Stories that Matter! My second milestone is that I finished editing my Middle Grade novel and uploaded the manuscript to Google Docx and shared it with a few select beta readers. I have a couple more people to share it with, but now I’ve done what I needed to do, now it’s time for me to let God take it from here. I also want to celebrate winni...
Moving Forward in my Calling to Write
April 11, 2023 13:00 - 8 minutes - 7.5 MBIn today’s episode, I give a few updates on my writing life and share some encouragement with you to help you move forward in your calling to advance the Kingdom of God and change the world with your words as you follow God’s calling to write. Visit www.everyday-excellence.com and use promo code Inspirational Journeys to get 10% off any product on the site. Support this podcast with a monthly donation by visiting: https://anchor.fm/inspirational-journeys/support or you can give a one-time do...
The Connection between Art and Writing with Lynda Lambert
April 07, 2023 13:00 - 38 minutes - 35.8 MBIn today’s episode, Lynda Lambert and I talk about her connect between her art, painting in particular, and her writing. Here’s Lynda’s bio in her own words. My mission statement: Seeking euphoria through art and writing, I reveal what is forgotten, lost, or invisible. My books: Concerti: Psalms for the Pilgrimage, Kota Press, (2002) Concerti: Psalms for the Pilgrimage, Kota Press (2002) Walking by Inner Vision: Stories & Poems, DLD Books, (2017) Star Signs: New and Selected Poems, DLD Books ...
Maggie and the Mountain of Light Book Launch with Mark Snoad
April 04, 2023 13:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBToday marks the launch of Mark Snoad’s debut middle grade novel entitled Maggie and the Mountain of Light. Join us as we celebrate this book launch and learn a little about how God called Mark to write. Mark Snoad is an author and teacher living in Aotearoa New Zealand. As a professional make-believer, he strives to find the magic and joy in everyday life. It’s definitely there, at the edges. You’ll soon discover it, if you believe. Mark lives with his wife, two daughters and rascal dog, Wilb...
4 Benefits of Keeping a Writing Journal for Nonfiction
March 31, 2023 13:00 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBIn the second episode of my benefits of journaling for writers series, I discuss the following benefits of keeping a writing journal for non fiction: listing blogpost, article or nonfiction book ideas; taking notes during your online research, copying URLs of sources; taking notes during expert interviews. Visit www.everyday-excellence.com and use promo code Inspirational Journeys to get 10% off any product on the site. Support this podcast with a monthly donation by visiting: https://anchor....
Beth Jones Returns to talk about Walking with God in the Prophetic Lifestyle
March 28, 2023 13:00 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBIn today’s episode, God has anointed my conversation with Beth Jones about her latest book and the two new books He has given her for the near future.. Pray with us and have your Bible and a method for taking notes handy, because this conversation has some golden nuggets about prophecy and writing the vision and making it play, as the Lord states in Habakkuk 2:2. Beth also shared Isaiah 30:21 with us, which tells us that we will hear God’s Voice as He guides us down the path He has chosen for...
7 Benefits of Keeping a Writing Journal for Fiction
March 24, 2023 13:00 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBTo start my mini series on journaling benefits for writers, I’m going to talk about the benefits of keeping a fiction writing journal. A journal is a place to dump unwanted thoughts and feelings, to write your prayers and responses from the Holy Spirit, capture new ideas, develop your new ideas, brainstorm plot points for stories, flesh out your characters and keep track of your story’s timeline. I encourage you to have your journal handy as I take a deep dive into each of these benefits. Vi...