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Inspired to Write Extravagant Love 2013
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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
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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.”
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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
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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
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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…
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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
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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
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The Point… Just take action, and do something about your desire to write!
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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
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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
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Questions or Comments… If I don’t know it, I’m sure we can find it.
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Heather Tate Author of Chronicles of the Crazy Mom
www.chroniclesofthecrazymom.com
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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/