Writing from the Overflow :: Lara Williams {Ep 13}

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Our words have power.

And online those words travel far and into busy lives.

With that power comes responsibility.

The responsibility to be succinct and to share Truth.

Today’s podcast guest, Lara Williams chats about both. Lara is a master word crafter. (She may even do a little slam poetry in this episode. . . ).

(There may also be a little blooper/outtake portion you don’t want to miss. I’m mean my 6 & 8 year old were entertained. . .).

What we chat about:

• Lara’s blog-naming advice
• Lara’s blog writing schedule in the midst of homeschooling and with a fire fighter husband.
• Lara’s Declare session–guiding us on how to write succinctly, to give the reader one thing for the day.
• Lara’s word magician skills. . . as a rapper, aka “slam poet” . . .yes, she shares one on the podcast.
• Rediscovering your “why” of writing.
• Writing from the overflow of what God is doing in us and through us–time with God in the morning or locked in the bathroom escaping your children–using it all in your writing.
• The transition from blog writing to book writing. . .lengthy process of continual heart checks, staying connected with God.
• Having a prayer/review team in place while writing a book.
• Before posting/writing anything read it and ask God to show you anything that doesn’t align with Truth.
• Lara’s favorite parts of Declare Conference last year.
• The outtakes. . .hee hee.

Connect with Lara:

Blog :: Facebook :: Twitter :: Instagram

Show Notes:

• Get the 2013 Declare Conference session recordings–$20 for the Keynotes (Bonus: 16 breakout sessions for free!).
• LaraWilliams.org
• Lara’s books . . .including “To Walk or Stay”
• Million Praying Women
• Kat Lee & Hellomornings
• Stacy Buck

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