WRITERS BEHIND THE SCENES!

Writers behind the scenes!

 

What scenes you might ask? Here is a list of possible scenes that many ACW writers are involved in:

• Organizing writing conferences/ workshops
• Being Guest speakers
• Book launches
• Leading ACW local groups
• Leading various genre groups
• Holding ACW Admin roles and positions
• Serving in leadership roles for ACW UK
• Organizing author events/Blog tours
• Engaging in research
• Mentoring 1:1 via Zoom
• Praying fervent prayers

Can you add more to the list above?

Being involved in the listed activities and the like requires some hard work behind the scenes to bring success. On 26^th October, I was involved with like-minded authors to celebrate the Black History Month event in Abbey Wood Library. We prepared for 40 guests, in faith.  It was our third time. Yet, I can tell you that this released my adrenalin level. Even my sleep before the event was broken with thoughts of planning for the event!

In preparation,  a program of events was drawn. Fliers were made. Invitees were monitored with reminders and we went shopping. We had frequent WhatsApp chats and a Zoom meeting. The library was visited several times and lots of official emails were written. A lot of fervent prayers were offered. To God be the glory, it was a huge success. This is like the work done behind the scenes before the release of our published work: writing, editing, publishing, and marketing.

My presentation was the second in the program out of 5. We each had 10 minutes to introduce ourselves and our poems, recite 2 or 3 poems, and engage with the audience. It was fun. I enjoyed the experience and all that built tension dissipated. I could have gone on way past the ten minutes.

I  encourage you to not get discouraged about the challenges and obstacles impacting your writing life or career.  Our Papa God too is working behind the scenes to give you grace, inspiration, will, and strength. He fights the battles we are unaware of and makes things work for our good. So please continue to use the weapons of prayer and the name of our Lord Jesus. The fervent prayer of the righteous availeth much.

My prayer for us all is that God will give us the desire of our hearts and make all our plans succeed. Psalm 20:4

Sophia Anyanwu writes prose and poetry that convey current issues, and inspire and encourage the love of God. She is a member of the Association of Christian Writers, UK. She has published 20 books which are available on her website: www.olusolasophiaanyanwuauthor.com and Amazon.  You can subscribe to her YouTube channel here: https://bit.ly/3j0oPuy and follow her on all social media here: https://bit.ly/3UG36Kx