Freeing My Mind

Being locked away in a mountain cabin for the purposes of writing proposes a quandary. I need to write and I want to write, but the snow covered ground seems to beckon me outside. Although, I’m not giving in to the wily call of nature.

I’m listening to a podcast for the purpose of research, but I don’t have to listen very closely. My fingers get antsy and I start ghost-typing the words from my speakers. I decided it would be a better use of my time to write a quick blog.

This book I’m doing is going in a place that I didn’t expect. When it comes to the practicality of book writing, I’ve been told that one of the most important aspects of the process begins when you consider your audience. “They” also say that you want to make your audience pool as large as possible, while still sticking to the core of your message. It looks like this project is going to take a dip into a larger pool that I first thought. I’m hoping that no matter your background or spiritual affiliation that it will speak to you.

Before I even began the process, I was looking for some fresh inspiration when it comes the flow of my writing. For most of my friends in ministry, the tone and progression of their writing is familiar to me, but isn’t really what I’m going for. I guess I have my own tone and flow, but it’s always advantageous to look at what good writers are doing. I know I’m more than a little late to the party on this, but I picked up Donald Miller’s A Million Miles in a Thousand Years through my trusty Kindle for PC application. I remember the praise for Blue Like Jazz, some years back, but it often takes me a while to catch up with popular trends. I have to say that I am more than a little inspired by this guy. I feel him, you dig?

Anyway, you should check it out. Be inspired and much love to you and yours.