We write because we were created to. Ever since the first scratchings on cave walls, people have tried to communicate their thoughts, stories and ideas through the written word. People of faith are no different. This six-week workshop is aimed at people who want to explore writing as part of their Christian walk. You can work through the material on your own or as part of a discussion group. And by all means post comments or ask questions at the end of each session. If you are not interested in Christian writing but would still like to develop your writing gift, visit my writing advice website The Crafty Writer where there is plenty of other material which you may find helpful. Starting on Tuesday 6 November, here on VeitchSmith.com we will look at:
Week 1 – What’s your style?
God the storyteller; it’s all in the Bible.
Poetry, storytelling, drama, apologetics and non-fiction prose – finding your natural expression.
Week 2 – What’s the message?
The pros and cons of message-based writing. Should Christians be involved in secular writing?
Week 3 – Writing as Witness
Using your gift to share God’s love.
Week 4 - Writing as Worship
Using your writing gift to enrich your relationship with God.
Week 5 - Prophetic writing
An optional extra for charismatic Christians: Is there such a thing as prophetic writing? Hearing God’s voice and writing it down.
Week 6 - Writing opportunities
An overview of the Christian writing market and where to find outlets for your writing.
For more on Christian writing read my article Onward Christian Writers and visit www.christianwriter.co.uk or www.christianwriters.com
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I would love to join. I’m sure my friends Carla and Rina will too. I think I’ll forward this to Penny in Perth too. I’ll try and get hold of some of the writers in my church this evening and refer them to this site. Thanks.
Hi Fiona,
Thanks for the tip-off about this new series. You have a hyperlink problem near the end of the post. Clicking on http://www.christianwriter.co.uk leads to my browser trying to open a non-existent site with a different address: http://www.thechristianwriter.com. I typed in http://www.christianwriter.co.uk and found the site, but not by clicking the link.
Having said that, I like the look of the course. I’ll try to call back each week and look at the material. I hope it goes well.
Hi Fiona,
I would love to join this course - I do have stories to tell - mostly in pictures, but trying my hand at writing won’t hurt, so here we go! Please have mercy on the Boertjie English…
When do we start?
Rina
You can start now Boertjie. The first session has been posted. Enjoy it!
Hi Dave,
Thanks for the heads-up - that should be working now. I hope you enjoy it…
Fiona