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If youâre a new writer, you know the doubts can be loudâIs my writing good enough? Will anyone read this? Am I even a real writer? That inner critic? She can be relentless. But today, weâre learning how to turn down the volume of self-doubt and turn up the grace.
In this episode, we're joined by Jill McCormick, a writer, speaker, and podcast host of "Grace in Real Life." Jill shares her heart for encouraging women to let go of perfection and embrace the grace of God in their creative pursuits. If youâve ever felt stuck in comparison, paralyzed by fear, or unsure where to even start, Jillâs wisdom will remind you that writing is a journey, not a test you have to ace on the first try.
Youâll walk away from this episode feeling lighter, freer, and ready to write with confidence, knowing that grace is enough.
Stay connected with Jill McCormick by following her at www.jillemccormick.com and on Instagram @jillemccormick. You can always find more writing encouragement and community at The Writers' Bloc. Create a FREE account today!
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Join us for this fun conversation with the Queen of copywriting, Ashlyn Carter. Ashlynâs fun, best-friend style is instantly engaging, and she knows how to craft words to get your people to buy, like, and follow. As a Christian writer and creative, working in both the Christian and secular realms, she understands the advantages and pitfalls of building an online platform. Come listen and be inspired in your own platform-building pursuits for the glory of God.
Ashlyn Carter â Conversion Copywriter, Marketing Strategist, and Founder of Ashlyn Writes
Ashlyn Carter is a sought-after conversion copywriter and marketing strategist specializing in helping creative entrepreneurs and business owners craft words that work. As the founder of Ashlyn Writes, Ashlyn has supported over 5,000 clients and students with her signature approach to persuasive copywriting, blending her love for storytelling with strategic marketing principles to deliver measurable results.
A former public relations professional and agency director, Ashlyn traded Fortune 500 boardrooms for small business coaching after experiencing burnout and discovering her passion for empowering entrepreneurs. Her expertise has been featured in Forbes, Southern Living, and Entrepreneur, and sheâs a trusted voice in helping businesses master messaging through launches, email sequences, and website copy that converts.
When sheâs not crafting copy or teaching her renowned âCopywriting for Creativesâ course, Ashlyn enjoys diving into good books, exploring her Southern roots, and spending quality time with her husband and children.
Ashlynâs engaging personality, deep expertise, and actionable advice make her a favorite among podcast hosts and audiences alike. Whether you're navigating the art of storytelling, launching strategies, or overcoming entrepreneurial challenges, Ashlynâs insights are sure to inspire and empower listeners.
Learn more about Ashlyn and her many copy-related services at ashlynwrites.com.
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Riley Cross is a SciFi author who loves merging the elements of fantasy, science, and reality together. When not taking care of her two children, typing away at her next story, or teaching in the classroom, she enjoys brewing chocolate coffee and dancing to a random playlist.
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Creating relationships around our message is the goal of most Christian writers. We want to help people grow, change, and live out their God-given purpose. As writers, we are often in the background, working quietly behind-the-scenes, and we aren't aware of the work the Spirit does in the hearts of our readers. However, we can get to know the real-life needs of our readers by engaging with them in meaningful and practical ways.
In this episode of the Writers Bloc Podcast learn some practical ways you can get to know your readers and build community around their needs both online and in real-life. Our guest, Rose Jordan is a writer, speaker, podcaster, creative, and Devotional Life Mentor. She has taken her message of creating a devotional life you love and created a vibrant, engaged community of readers. Join our conversation and learn how Rose has built an engaged community around her message and takeaway some practical ideas of how you can do the same.
You can learn more about Rose, her writing, and community on her website: https://beneaththefigtree.org/
If you want to access more of Rose's teaching and all the features of the Writers' Bloc, you can join our Premium plan for only $27 per month.
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How do we handle Scripture with care as we create content? As writers, we must be confident in our accurate use of Scripture. Join us in a conversation with Angie Bauhman, a Bible study teacher and leader of Stead On University, as she shares her step-by-step Bible study method to help you understand and apply Scripture to your life. She will also share how the overflow of your connection with God's Word shines through your writing projects. This is an important topic for Christians (writers and not) to handle the Word of Truth rightly! You won't want to miss it.
You can learn more about Angie and her work at https://livesteadyon.com/
If you want to learn from Angie's additional teaching and many other resources for Christian writers, join us on the Writers' Bloc. You can join for free here.
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Join us in this fun episode, where we had the pleasure of speaking with Benjamin Vrbicek, author of Blogging for God's Glory in a Clickbait World. Benjamin is a teaching pastor at Community Evangelical Free Church in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and is the managing editor for Gospel-Centered Discipleship. He has contributed to various platforms, including Desiring God, The Gospel Coalition, and For The Church.
Benjamin shared insights into the dynamic nature of online writing, and how to persevere in the ever-changing digital landscape. He highlighted that while trends and platforms may shift, the commitment to producing meaningful, God-honoring content remains constant.
We also delved into the complexities of social media and platform building and how Christian writers can make glorifying God our main aim.
For more of Benjamin's work, visit his blog, Fan and Flame, where he shares reflections on the Bible, culture, and pastoral ministry. Additionally, explore Gospel-Centered Discipleship, an organization dedicated to cultivating writers and resources that make, mature, and multiply disciples of Jesus.
One way to blog for God's glory is to join a community of Christian writers who are also seeking to honor the Lord with their craft. You can join us in that effort on the Writers' Bloc. Join for free today!
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Are you ready to take your writing to the next level with Pinterest? Join Paige C. Clark, a digital marketing pro, as she shows you how to unlock Pinterestâs potential for your brand. Join us for a fun conversation about how you can create eye-catching pins, optimize captions, and drive more traffic to your website. Whether you're just starting or want to up your Pinterest game, this conversation will help you walk away with simple, actionable steps to grow your brand. Letâs get pinning and watch your writing platform thrive!
You can follow Paige and her writing at https://paigecclark.com/
Paige's second teaching mentioned in this episode is available for paid members of the Writers' Bloc. If you want to join the Writers' Bloc and take advantage of our FREE membership option, you can do so here.
We'll see you next time on the Bloc!
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As a writing coach and developmental Editor, Stephanie Miller knows what makes good writing stand out. Join us for this craft-oriented conversation as Stephanie guides us through our writing "closets" and shows us how to dress up our stories to serve our audiences. Just like the right accessory completes an outfit, asking yourself the right questions as you write will make your story and written word sparkle and shine.
You can follow Stephanie on her website at: https://www.butterfly-beginnings.com/ or find her on social media at https://www.facebook.com/stephaniemillercoach/
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Pamela Henkelman had a successful speaking career when she decided to start writing. Her writing journey was one of many lessons over the years. At first, she thought she wanted to write about intimacy with God and our identity in Christ, but then she became an empty nester, and her passions changed. Often, when the Lord pivots our focus, our writing focus needs to pivot with it. Join us for this fun conversation as Pamela will share how we can gain the courage to step into God's calling.
You can follow Pamela on her website at: https://www.pamelahenkelman.com/ or find her on social media at: https://www.facebook.com/pam.henkelman/
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As the Executive Director of Calla Press Publishing, Madison Aichele has learned what publishers are looking for and what many writers miss when they submit their queries. As a champion of writers and someone who's amazed that God allows us to co-create with him, Madison loves encouraging writers to use their God-given gifts for the kingdom. Get ready to learn about the publishing process and how you can pursue your creative dreams for God's glory.
You can follow Madison on her website at: https://www.madisonaichele.com/ or find her on social media at: https://www.facebook.com/madisonaichele. You can also learn more about Calla Press and the beautiful materials they publish at: https://www.callapresspublishing.com/
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Amy Simon is known for the problems she solves. She loves helping writers identify their ideal readers and messages, and how you can uniquely write to their needs. This is a common hurdle writers face, especially when they are first starting out. Over the last couple of years, Amy's also fine-tuned her personal message, and you'll benefit from the lessons she's learned along the way as you determine your own.
You can follow Amy on her website at: https://www.amylynnsimon.com/ and on Substack at: https://amylynnsimon.substack.com/. Sheâs also on social media at: https://www.facebook.com/amysimonwriter
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Do you want to expand your writing platform? One of the best ways to do so is to collaborate with other writers. Whether you want to write, start a podcast, host a webinar, or build an online community, working with other writers can be a daunting, but rewarding endeavor. Sarah Frazer has over ten years of experience working with other writers and has a lot of wisdom to offer on collaboration. A successful collaborative effort requires direction, organization, and servanthood. The benefits are many including growth in your personal platform and new relationships made. Join us for this conversation, where Sarah will share her wisdom and experience for making your next collaboration the best one yet!
You can follow Sarah on her website at: https://sarahefrazer.com/ or find her on social media at: https://m.facebook.com/people/Sarah-Frazer/61553205174113/
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Join us for a discussion with Julie Lefebure as she shares "lessons learned looking back" after her self-publishing journey. Learn more about what she wishes she had known before starting and some things she would do differently next time.
You can follow Julie on her website at: https://www.julielefebure.com/ or find her on social media at: https://www.facebook.com/julie.gorkowlefebure
To learn more about the Writers' Bloc and sign up for our waiting list to join our FREE community, please visit: https://mywritersbloc.com/
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How do you respond when a project doesnât go as planned, a rejection email lands in your inbox (yet again), or you pour your heart and soul into a blog post or social media caption, and all you get in return is crickets?
Frustration and disappointment are par for the course, not just for Christians, but for everyone interested in making an impact in the creative world. However, even though disappointments are to be expected, they can feel magnified when we experience them in the arena of our craft, dreams, and passions.
In this weekâs episode, we will consider another way to respond to the next inevitable disappointment weâll experience. Rather than grow in frustration, we can grow in faith when we look at our disappointments through the lens of Godâs Word and his ways.
If your heart could use tender encouragement this season, this episode is for you. God knows your heart, and he holds it in his hands. He will meet you in your disappointment and show you His divine purpose.
You can follow Cara on her website at: https://theonethingdesired.com/author/carablondo/ or find her on social media at: https://www.facebook.com/theonethingdesired/
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Do you want to grow in the craft of writing? Learning how to become a freelancer will help you serve others and improve your craft at the same time. Kimberly Coyle has done a lot of work as a freelancer. She has worked as a copywriter for HopeWriters and teaches writing courses as an adjunct professor in New Jersey. She is passionate about helping writers improve their craft and share their message. Tune into this encouraging conversation and discover some ways freelancing might be the missing tool in your writing craft toolbelt.
You can follow Kimberly on her website at: https://www.kimberlyanncoyle.com/ or find her on social media at: https://www.facebook.com/kimberlyanncoyle/
To learn more about the Writers' Bloc and sign up for our waiting list to join our FREE community, please visit: https://mywritersbloc.com/
Would you help us grow our audience and reach more people with the art and heart of writing by writing a 5-star review? We would be so grateful!
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If meekness is âthe easy, quiet submission to the will of God as he makes it known by his Word or His Providence,â then Christian writers are poised to grow in this vital but misunderstood Spirit fruit. Abigail Wallace, author of âMeek Not Weak: A 12-Week Guide to the Gentle Strength of Meekness,â will teach us how to use meekness in our writing life disciplines to grow us more into the image of Christ.
You can follow Abigail on her website at: https://www.abigailwallace.com/ or find her on social media at: https://www.facebook.com/JoyfullyPressingOn
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Join us for a special conversation about writing for God's glory with Tanner Swanson. Tanner is a writer and editor at Desiring God, and in this conversation, she walks us through her process of writing articles. From pitch to fleshing out the outline, discover some helpful writing skills to hone your craft of writing online.
You can follow Tanner's writing on Desiring God here.
If you want to learn more about growing in the craft of writing and doing it within a community, join our waiting list to be a part of the Writers' Bloc. Our free enrollment opens quarterly, so you don't want to miss out. www.mywritersbloc.com
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Christy Award winner Angela Hunt writes for readers who expect the unexpected in novels. With over five million copies of her books sold worldwide, she is the best-selling author of more than 150 works, ranging from picture books (The Tale of Three Trees) to nonfiction books to novels.
Her books have won the coveted Christy Award, several Angel Awards from Excellence in Media, and the Gold and Silver Medallions from Foreword Magazineâs Book of the Year Award. In 2007, her novel The Note was featured as a Christmas movie on the Hallmark channel. Romantic Times Book Club presented her with a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2006. She received a Lifetime Achievement Award from American Christian Fiction Writers in 2019.
Angela joined us on the Writers' Bloc to tell us about her writing process and some tips and tricks she uses to write so prolifically. This is a conversation you don't want to miss!
To learn more about Angela and see her growing list of books, visit her website at https://www.angelahuntbooks.com/ and join her Substack newsletter, "Write Well," here.
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Often, writers are intimidated by the tech behind self-publishing. Be assured, dear writer, if you've written a book, you've done the hard part. Now, it's time for a little fun! Join Kelda as she shares some of her experiences publishing nine books on Amazon's Kindle Direct Publishing platform.
Listen to the conversation and come away feeling empowered to get your book uploaded on KDP!
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Amy Bonebright has a unique perspective on journalism and writing in today's world. As a journalism professor at Liberty University, she's seen how the profession is changing and how writers must adapt and understand what it requires today. Join Writers' Bloc teacher and member Keri Willis and Amy as they discuss writing, journalism, and truth-telling in today's world.
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