I’d originally planned on doing one post about what I learned while writing a book, but I learned so much, I decided I’d have to split it up into several posts. So, here is Part One: Beginnings.
Why Write? First, of all, why write? People have many different reasons, but for a Christian writer, their writing is for a much greater purpose than just to entertain, or to educate, or inform, and it’s certainly not to make a name for themselves. Our ultimate purpose in writing is to bring glory to God and to share the gospel. Writing is also a way to be an advocate for the oppressed, show Christlike character in our stories, and encourage others. Writing is a very powerful tool. In writing, you have the potential to reach many more people than you ever could only speaking. People could still be reading your writings long after you are dead. It’s an incredible way to share God’s truth with the world. You’re Not Too Young 1 Timothy 4:12 says, “Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity.” You’re never too young for God to use you. I started writing Do Justly when I was 14 and completed and published it when I was 17. But God was preparing me to write that book long before that in just living my life, in the books my mama read to me and the things she taught me in homeschool, and as I got older, in the many books I read, short stories and essays I wrote... You may not be ready to write a book yet, or you might be, but either way, God can certainly use you. Remember two things, though:
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Hi! I'm Savannah Jane...I'm the author of several books for children and young adults with a passion to encourage young people to live for Jesus. The third born in an amazing family of seven children, I was homeschooled all the way through. This is where I share encouragement for Christian girls, updates about my books, writing tips, book and movie reviews, and assorted other tidbits. Archives
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