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How do we turn our preaching into caring content? It starts with:

Empathetic Storytelling: Weave relatable anecdotes that showcase your understanding of your audience’s experiences.

Understanding Pain Points: Identify the challenges your readers face and address them with genuine concern.

Practical Solutions: Offer actionable advice that stems from a sincere desire to help your readers overcome their issues.

Authenticity Matters: Share personal stories of growth and learning to connect with your audience on a human level.

Active Listening: Engage with your audience’s feedback and respond with empathy and insights.

Subtle Advice Integration: Integrate advice into relatable scenarios rather than stating opinions outright.

Walk in Their Shoes: Write from the reader’s perspective, acknowledging their emotions and concerns.

Open Dialogue: Encourage discussions that allow readers to share their experiences and insights.

Tailored Solutions: Offer customized solutions that cater to your diverse readers’ needs and preferences.

Positive Impact: Keep the focus on helping and inspiring your readers rather than instructing or preaching.

Community Building: Foster a sense of community where readers feel cared for and supported.

Sincere Tone: Convey your message with a genuine and caring tone, showing that you truly value your readers’ well-being.

Connect with like-minded individuals, seasoned authors, and industry experts. Gain valuable insights, hone your writing skills, and receive constructive feedback on your work. Immerse yourself in inspiring workshops, panels, and discussions that will take your writing to the edge of publication. Take advantage of the opportunities to network, learn, and grow as a writer. Below are a list of but a few Christian writers’ conferences that will help you advance in your writing journey.

Asheville Christian Writers Conference, February, Asheville, NC. The Asheville Christian Writers Conference is a small conference limited to 120 attendees. It will offer one-on-one mentoring and critiques with award-winning authors. https://ashevillechristianwritersconference.com/

Carolina Christian Writers Conference, March, Spartanburg, SC. The Carolina Christian Writers Conference will offer tips and tricks on topics like book proposals, social networking, and pitching to editors and publishers. https://www.fbs.org/christian-writers-conference/

Blue Ridge Mountain Christian Writers Conference, late May, Ridgecrest, NC. The Blue Ridge Mountain Christian Writers Conference will offer a keynote speaker, workshops, and plenty of networking opportunities for new and seasoned writers. https://ridgecrestconferencecenter.com/events/brmcwc/

Write to Publish Conference, June, Wheaton, Illinois. Write-to-Publish, which is owned and managed by the Christian Writers Institute will host a conference with a focus on networking. https://writetopublish.com/

Realm Makers 2023, St.Louis, MO. Realm Makers is specifically designed for Christian writers who write speculative fiction. https://www.realmmakers.com/annual-conference/

Taylor University Professional Writers Conference, July, Upland, IN. Sponsored by Taylor University’s nationally recognized Professional Writing major, this conference stresses tools and tips for getting your writing into print. You’ll learn from professional writers and network with agents and editors who can take you to the next level in your writing. https://taylorprofessionalwritersconference.weebly.com/

Write His Answer VIRTUAL Christian Writers Conference, August. Our VIRTUAL conference offers LIVE Teaching Sessions, Keynote Speakers, Round Table Discussions, and FREE appointments with agents and editors of your choice! Plus … you have access to all recorded sessions for the rest of the year! https://colorado.writehisanswer.com.

Florida Christian Writers Conference, October, Leesburg, FL. This conference will include workshops, VIP breakfasts with special speakers, and the chance to connect to agents, editors, and award-winning writers. https://word-weavers.com/floridaevents

West Coast Christian Writers Conference, October, Roseville, CA. At the West Coast Christian Writers Conference, you’ll find 40+ workshops, round table discussions, and coaching and critique appointments. https://westcoastchristianwriters.com/2023-conference/

Eddie Jones and Diana Flegal offer personalized coaching for writers.
For more information, check out: https://writerscoach.us

Join us as author Janet Grimes offers insights into her writing journey, the process behind her debut novel, and how writing from loss can inspire characters we love.

In this episode we discuss how to brainstorm with AI Chat to develop ideas and outlines for your writing projects — how AI Chat https://chat.openai.com/ can help organize your thoughts, structure your content, and provide suggestions for headings or subtopics.

How to Brainstorm with AI Chat

1. Define the topic or problem: Clearly identify the topic or problem you want to brainstorm about. It could be anything from generating new ideas for a project, solving a specific challenge, or exploring different possibilities.
2. State your objectives: Clearly communicate your objectives and what you hope to achieve through the brainstorming session. This will help guide the AI Chat in providing relevant suggestions.
3. Ask open-ended questions: Pose open-ended questions to the AI Chat to initiate the brainstorming process. Open-ended questions encourage the AI to generate creative responses and explore different angles. For example, you could ask, “What are some innovative solutions for reducing plastic waste?” or “How can we improve customer satisfaction in our business?”
4. Encourage the generation of multiple ideas: Request the AI Chat to provide multiple ideas or suggestions. The quantity of ideas can lead to more diverse and unique concepts. You can ask the AI to “Give me five different approaches to tackle this problem” or “What are some unconventional strategies we can consider?”
5. Build upon the suggestions: Once you receive initial ideas or suggestions from the AI, analyze them and build upon them. Evaluate the suggestions critically, combine or modify them, and ask follow-up questions to dig deeper into specific ideas that catch your interest.
6. Embrace tangents and unexpected responses: AI Chat can sometimes provide unexpected or tangential responses that may spark new ideas or unconventional thinking. Embrace these moments and explore the possibilities they present.
7. Record and review the ideas: Keep track of the ideas generated during the brainstorming session. Take notes, write them down, or use any other method that helps you record the ideas effectively. After the session, review the ideas and identify the most promising ones for further development.
8. Iterate and refine: Brainstorming is often an iterative process. Use the ideas generated in the initial session as a starting point and continue to refine and develop them further. Ask the AI for feedback on specific ideas or seek suggestions for improvement.