inspired to write by heather tate

Inspired to Write Extravagant Love 2013

Oh that my words were written with an iron pen on a

granite tablet so my story could be read forever.

~ Job 19:23-24

Who am I to share with you?

•  I am a writer at heart.

•  I have a story to tell.

•  I write with purpose.

•  I write with passion.

•  I write out of love.

•  My view on life… When all else fails, write about it.

•  Can you relate?

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A little about myself…

•  I am a charter member and current meeting facilitator (whatever that means) of Chattanooga Women Writers. •  We are currently participating in NaNoWriMo, which is National Novel Writing

Month.

•  Writing is my natural language.

•  Writing is my greatest language – in my opinion.

•  I am currently writing a memoir about my life… •  To sum it all up in one sentence (if you’re interested) it is “A young mothers

compelling personal journey of struggles and depression as she tries to manage a family while finding her true self and life’s purpose.”

Welcome to Personal Writing 101…

•  So, we’re going to talk about writing

•  Things I ask myself when I get started: •  What is the message you want to convey?

•  Do you feel led to share a story or to simply write a story?

•  Is the story for your benefit or the benefit of others?

Commit your writing to the Lord, and your message will touch people’s hearts. — Proverbs 16:3

Anything can be an inspiration…

•  Children create great writing moments

•  The world around us – nature

•  Moments in public •  At the store

•  At a restaurant

•  At school

•  And, of course, church!

•  Anything can inspire us; we just have to take notice.

Conversation A Happy Thought

Something Funny A Bad Day

Your Best Friend

A Special Relationship

LOVE

Opportunity is everywhere… •  As you look around and observe moments of inspiration, think of the

opportunities. •  Blogging

•  Journaling

•  Poetry

•  Songs

•  Children’s stories

•  Compiling a personal collection

Let Precious Moments Inspire

You!

Inspire Great

Thoughts…

Great Moments…

Things to consider… •  Who is your audience?

•  What are you trying to say?

•  How do you feel about what you are saying?

•  As you write, think about emotion, empathy, and your point of view with regard.

•  And, above all, be honest.

I write honestly from my heart, seeking to make the truth known. — Job 33:3

Little writer’s reminders… •  A Penny for your thoughts

•  Keep a Notepad and Pen handy for those inspirational moments

•  We can Erase away mistakes, so don’t worry about them

•  Life is colorful, like a rainbow of Markers to color your stories

•  Discouragement may come but you can bounce back like a Bouncy Ball

•  Great ideas pop in and out, like Bubbles in your head

•  Keep molding and shaping the story, like Play Dough, until it’s just right

The Point… Just take action, and do something about your desire to write!

Writing Activity… Take 10 minutes to write down your thoughts about this picture.

Love, Inspiration, and …

While waiting for the Lord, write. Be strong and take heart, and keep writing for the Lord. — Psalm 27:14

Writer’s Resources… •  There is no shortage of resources to further your knowledge and help

with the writing process. •  If you wish to receive an email with writer’s resources, please sign up on the

contact sheet.

•  Compliments of Chattanooga Women Writers – www.facebook.com/ChattanoogaWomenWriters

Questions or Comments… If I don’t know it, I’m sure we can find it.

Heather Tate Author of Chronicles of the Crazy Mom

www.chroniclesofthecrazymom.com

Hd.tate77@gmail.com

References… •  Chattanooga Women Writers

•  Why I Hope I Die Empty - http://michaelhyatt.com/why-i-hope-to-die-empty.html

•  Scripture for Writers – North Texas Christian Writers www.ntchristianwriters.com/sharpen-the-sword/scripture-for-writers/