July 18, 2008 by Kelly.

Some of my best inspiration comes from reading my Bible or another inspirational book, or from listening to a sermon. I cannot sit through church services without jotting notes about what is being said. I often use a pencil or pen (whatever is handy at the time) to mark in the margin of a book I’m reading if something jumps out at me.

When I jot down my own thoughts on a sermon, I will remember it better than if I just sit and listen. When I read a book, I remember key points better if I underline or note the section some way. Many of my notes have become devotionals.

One of my clients reviewed a devotional book for writers. I just may have to get a copy and see how it inspires me!

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July 18, 2008 by Kelly.

Do you see it over there? I added a Blogroll, on the left. You have to scroll down a little to see it, but it’s there. I added my first link to it today. Jennifer is married to the Youth Pastor at our church, and she’s written a book called Royal by Blood. I don’t know if she has done any other writing as I’ve not had a chance to really talk to her yet. She has kids, I have kids; she’s busy, I’m busy. We just kind of smile in passing right now.

But, someday…

Maybe I’ll invite her to drive with me to an FCW meeting sometime! In the meantime, check out her blog!

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July 2, 2008 by Kelly.

I say ’small’ but it feels huge, really. And it’s actually two steps. I’ve starting taking those steps to move forward in my writing career. I’ve begun submitting to regional parenting publications (RPPs), and I’ve become a contributing writer at Suite101.com. Now I just need to keep going. The next steps are: to find a few RPPs to contribute to regularly and strike up a relationship with the editors so that I’ll be assigned articles (better pay), and to become a feature writer at Suite101 (better pay).

Hmmm… sounds like I’m just in it for the money!

So far I’m enjoying the challenge that comes with both types of writing. One is print and doesn’t mind simultaneous submissions or reprints. The other is online and has a one-year exclusivity contract on each article.

I’m really looking forward to the next few months!

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