Good morning to everyone. Grace and Peace be with you.
My book has come to a standstill. I don’t exactly have writer’s block, but more of a concern that it is like a bag of popcorn kernels bouncing around in an air fryer. I can see all the pieces (kernels), and the pieces seem good and palatable; however, from this side of the dome, it appears that the flavor may be off or missing completely.
I reached out to my beta readers to ask their opinion, and they both gave me some solid information. I still felt as though maybe I should ask someone who does editing for a living their opinion. I couldn’t, in good conscience, continue on this path that I am on without the knowledge that it is truly working. In my head, something was missing, and I was not exactly sure what it was.
Understand that I am aware this must be a good message from Him, or little him downstairs would not be working so hard to stop. This conflict inside, though I have had my doubts before, has not been like this.
So, I reached out to my coach in the challenge that I am writing the book for and asked if this company offered what I needed. (In people form.) After I researched another company to see if I could find an editor to give me non-biased feedback. My coach advised that they did not have people, but they had tools to help me along the way and directed me there. Before spending X amount of dollars on a professional, I decided to plug into the tools and see what came up.
The tools are computer-generated, I am sure, and I was ready for it to tell me I stink at storytelling. But it did not. It highlighted some areas that I had already thought of as problematic, and my beta readers had mentioned. So, there won’t be a complete rewrite, just a few areas of tightening up and adjusting for flow and consistency.
There are a multitude of scenarios that I could play in my head about what if this or what if that, however, I believe that the Holy Spirit actually is the one who placed this stopping point in my mind for two reasons. 1. I needed to stop focusing on the story and focus on life around me. I was too intrigued and involved … if that is possible. 2. He wanted to see if I was truly listening to him like I said I was. I believe I passed on both accounts. I also believe that the enemy saw an opportunity and attempted to make the most of it by planting the thoughts of a complete rewrite and trashing this concept. He did not win.
Another area that I have been struggling with is the title and the title of the series. My coach gave me directions on a subprogram inside this community that helps with such things. When I tried it, I was amazed at the lights of vision that popped up.
God has plans for us. It is clear in scripture. Sometimes that path is medicine for those with the gift of science. Sometimes that path is litigation, for those with the gift of articulation and debate. Sometimes that path is for storytelling with purpose, for those who have an imagination and a gift to make words sing. The gift that you have is a special present indeed. It was given to you by the One who truly loves you. When you see the gift, accept the gift, and proceed with the gift … you will hit rough spots, but your Coach is right there to direct you. Do not be afraid to ask for guidance. He wants you to succeed.
Be blessed.
***Every man will sit under his own vine and under his own fig tree, and no one will make them afraid, for the Lord Almighty has spoken. – Micah 4:4
My book has come to a standstill. I don’t exactly have writer’s block, but more of a concern that it is like a bag of popcorn kernels bouncing around in an air fryer. I can see all the pieces (kernels), and the pieces seem good and palatable; however, from this side of the dome, it appears that the flavor may be off or missing completely.
I reached out to my beta readers to ask their opinion, and they both gave me some solid information. I still felt as though maybe I should ask someone who does editing for a living their opinion. I couldn’t, in good conscience, continue on this path that I am on without the knowledge that it is truly working. In my head, something was missing, and I was not exactly sure what it was.
Understand that I am aware this must be a good message from Him, or little him downstairs would not be working so hard to stop. This conflict inside, though I have had my doubts before, has not been like this.
So, I reached out to my coach in the challenge that I am writing the book for and asked if this company offered what I needed. (In people form.) After I researched another company to see if I could find an editor to give me non-biased feedback. My coach advised that they did not have people, but they had tools to help me along the way and directed me there. Before spending X amount of dollars on a professional, I decided to plug into the tools and see what came up.
The tools are computer-generated, I am sure, and I was ready for it to tell me I stink at storytelling. But it did not. It highlighted some areas that I had already thought of as problematic, and my beta readers had mentioned. So, there won’t be a complete rewrite, just a few areas of tightening up and adjusting for flow and consistency.
There are a multitude of scenarios that I could play in my head about what if this or what if that, however, I believe that the Holy Spirit actually is the one who placed this stopping point in my mind for two reasons. 1. I needed to stop focusing on the story and focus on life around me. I was too intrigued and involved … if that is possible. 2. He wanted to see if I was truly listening to him like I said I was. I believe I passed on both accounts. I also believe that the enemy saw an opportunity and attempted to make the most of it by planting the thoughts of a complete rewrite and trashing this concept. He did not win.
Another area that I have been struggling with is the title and the title of the series. My coach gave me directions on a subprogram inside this community that helps with such things. When I tried it, I was amazed at the lights of vision that popped up.
God has plans for us. It is clear in scripture. Sometimes that path is medicine for those with the gift of science. Sometimes that path is litigation, for those with the gift of articulation and debate. Sometimes that path is for storytelling with purpose, for those who have an imagination and a gift to make words sing. The gift that you have is a special present indeed. It was given to you by the One who truly loves you. When you see the gift, accept the gift, and proceed with the gift … you will hit rough spots, but your Coach is right there to direct you. Do not be afraid to ask for guidance. He wants you to succeed.
Be blessed.
***Every man will sit under his own vine and under his own fig tree, and no one will make them afraid, for the Lord Almighty has spoken. – Micah 4:4
Good morning to everyone. Grace and Peace be with you.
My book has come to a standstill. I don’t exactly have writer’s block, but more of a concern that it is like a bag of popcorn kernels bouncing around in an air fryer. I can see all the pieces (kernels), and the pieces seem good and palatable; however, from this side of the dome, it appears that the flavor may be off or missing completely.
I reached out to my beta readers to ask their opinion, and they both gave me some solid information. I still felt as though maybe I should ask someone who does editing for a living their opinion. I couldn’t, in good conscience, continue on this path that I am on without the knowledge that it is truly working. In my head, something was missing, and I was not exactly sure what it was.
Understand that I am aware this must be a good message from Him, or little him downstairs would not be working so hard to stop. This conflict inside, though I have had my doubts before, has not been like this.
So, I reached out to my coach in the challenge that I am writing the book for and asked if this company offered what I needed. (In people form.) After I researched another company to see if I could find an editor to give me non-biased feedback. My coach advised that they did not have people, but they had tools to help me along the way and directed me there. Before spending X amount of dollars on a professional, I decided to plug into the tools and see what came up.
The tools are computer-generated, I am sure, and I was ready for it to tell me I stink at storytelling. But it did not. It highlighted some areas that I had already thought of as problematic, and my beta readers had mentioned. So, there won’t be a complete rewrite, just a few areas of tightening up and adjusting for flow and consistency.
There are a multitude of scenarios that I could play in my head about what if this or what if that, however, I believe that the Holy Spirit actually is the one who placed this stopping point in my mind for two reasons. 1. I needed to stop focusing on the story and focus on life around me. I was too intrigued and involved … if that is possible. 2. He wanted to see if I was truly listening to him like I said I was. I believe I passed on both accounts. I also believe that the enemy saw an opportunity and attempted to make the most of it by planting the thoughts of a complete rewrite and trashing this concept. He did not win.
Another area that I have been struggling with is the title and the title of the series. My coach gave me directions on a subprogram inside this community that helps with such things. When I tried it, I was amazed at the lights of vision that popped up.
God has plans for us. It is clear in scripture. Sometimes that path is medicine for those with the gift of science. Sometimes that path is litigation, for those with the gift of articulation and debate. Sometimes that path is for storytelling with purpose, for those who have an imagination and a gift to make words sing. The gift that you have is a special present indeed. It was given to you by the One who truly loves you. When you see the gift, accept the gift, and proceed with the gift … you will hit rough spots, but your Coach is right there to direct you. Do not be afraid to ask for guidance. He wants you to succeed.
Be blessed.
***Every man will sit under his own vine and under his own fig tree, and no one will make them afraid, for the Lord Almighty has spoken. – Micah 4:4
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