“It was a dark and stormy night…” …and then what? You’re the writer! We’ve created 10 one-liners that would make great story starters – they just need to be complete! This is wonderful practice for all writers and will help you meet your daily writing word count. Use these lines to get your creative […]
31 Thought-Provoking Writing Prompts to Inspire You to Write
“Writing about writer’s block is better than not writing at all.” -Charles Bukowski When you feel like writing but the words just won’t come, or you can’t find the motivation, or you just feel uninspired, perhaps the trick is to write about something different. Like a change of scenery for your mind, let your train […]
Finding Your Voice
Let’s begin with an embarrassing story. As a kid with an active imagination, I enjoyed storytelling with various playacting voices. Of course Barbie and Mr. Potato Head couldn’t sound the same! I’d even alter my inflection when reading books aloud, trying to match the character cadences I created in my head. Also somewhat […]
How To Make 10 Minutes Matter
Busy days, constantly rushing from one task to another errand. There is not enough time in the day for all the things we need to do, whether for work, for ministry or for family. But every once in a while (and if we are honest, more often than we care to admit), a random burst […]
10 Tips For Staying Motivated This Spring
The sun is shining, temperatures are on an upward trend, everything is blooming, and the birds are chirping. Spring fever is here. I want to take a walk, organize the playroom, and lay by the pool leaving me thoroughly distracted from the goals and tasks before me. You too? How do we stay motivated when […]
5 Daily Habits to Boost Your Productivity
Set yourself up for productivity! Here are 5 daily habits to develop: 1) Wake up early and talk with God about your day. Submit to Him and let Him lead. Waking up early exposes you to more daylight, adds hours to your day, and naturally cultivates productivity. Not a morning person? Maybe time to retrain […]
Lagom, Planning, and Holy Hustle
For the last several years I have chosen to pick a “word of the year” instead of making resolutions I’m sure to give up on. Honestly, I can resolve as hard as I’d like to drink more water and go to bed earlier, but the reality is I just won’t do it. Choosing a word […]
Creating Graphics for Social Media
You open Instagram and see beautifully created graphics featuring inspirational quotes. Then you head over to Pinterest and wonder how you could make images like the ones you see. And after you sign up for a blogger’s email list, you wish you could create a free printable for your site, to encourage your readers to […]
Intentionally Building Your Audience
As a blogger, I often find myself asking questions like these (maybe you do too?): HOW do I draw people in to read my blog? HOW do I create great content? HOW can I create a loyal community of readers? HOW do I set myself apart from everyone else who is out there blogging too? Honestly, it quickly […]
Goal Setting for Christian Creatives & Influencers
We pulled this episode out of the archives to share with you again because it’s SO GOOD! Goal-setting is one of the first and most important steps in pursuing your work as a Christian communicator. In this episode, our friend and long-time Declare Conference speaker, Kat, shares her wisdom on setting effective goals. Enjoy & […]
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