Before I ever started this blog, I had been “writing” a book about my worship journey. I use the term “writing” loosely. What I was writing wasn’t able to be formed into cohesive chapters, it was mainly “verbal vomit” (Sorry for the visual there). It was my way of processing and working through a multitude of emotions and experiences that I just couldn’t quite fit into place.
In the last year, I started working on pulling these pieces together and making it into some kind of cohesive book. I’ve been making progress, but get stalled out here and there.
For the month of October, I decided to participate in a group called Writers Unite. It’s basically an accountability group for writers. I’ve pledged to do the writing that I really want to do, and not get bogged down in blog stats and building a platform. I’m writing because it’s what I love to do, because it’s the thing that keeps me sane. The accountability of the group reminds me I’m not alone.
The writing that I really want to do, the writing I’ve pledged to work on this month is that book that’s been trying to take shape. I’m hoping to get a first draft done by the end of the month. I’ve made lots of progress over the last year, more than I realized. I have no idea if the book I “finish” this month will be the book that will eventually become a published ebook (that’s the goal). I may finish it, share the work with others and realize I need to go a completely different direction. If it is, I’m okay with that. It’s all part of the process.
I hope to share a snippet of what I’m working on at the end of the month. If any of you writers are in need of some accountability, I recommend checking out Writers Unite.
I wish you well with your book.
Thank you so much.