More than Writers

We all encounter fear at various stages of our lives, and sometimes it manifests most powerfully right when we are on the brink of achieving something great. Susan Jeffers’ book Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway has inspired many to confront their fears head-on and break through barriers that would otherwise hold them back. The idea that "fear doesn’t need to hold you back" resonated deeply with me, encouraging me to take bold steps in my journey as a writer. However, there were moments when fear did get the better of me, leading me to turn down opportunities that could have significantly boosted my career. This blog is a heartfelt encouragement for fellow writers, authors, bloggers, and Christian writers grappling with similar insecurities. Don’t let a lack of confidence stand in your way—seize every opportunity. When I published my first book, I was overjoyed by the positive reception it received. The book's successful launch presented a plethora of seemingly unreal opp...

I want to talk about opportunity this month, since it applies to every aspect of writing, from getting the chance to do any, to what to do with it when you’ve managed it. I want to share a little from my own experience of how opportunities can be created. Of course, some invitations and openings do sometimes land in your lap from nowhere but, the vast majority of the time, you have to at least have your lap pointing in the right direction. It’s not a pretty picture, but you get the idea. My biggest break in writing came almost out of the blue. I was the “plus one” at a Christmas meal, not really knowing anyone but thrilled at the simple chance to dress up and leave the house. I enjoyed the convivial atmosphere and told anyone with the misfortune of coming near me the tale of how I’d just been on a writing retreat and how it had changed my life. Simple party banter. However, someone overheard me that night and, within eight weeks, I had secured a regular monthly slot on our local BBC ...