How I Came to the Conclusion to No Longer Write for Money

Write to bring others closer to God.

I received this message loud and clear in 2000.

For the next 19 years, I wrote.

• I wrote devotionals about my journey with God and collected them together in books.
• I wrote a novella based on a true story.
• I wrote non-fiction books to improve spiritual and physical health.
• I wrote children’s activity books to help them learn about the Bible.

But although I wrote to bring others closer to God, I also wanted to earn an income doing so

I had been laid off from my job as an employment counsellor (ironic, I know). I also had lost all my personal training clients when we moved to a new town.

I wanted this new gig as a writer to work out financially.

My husband was gracious to carry the financial burden for the family while I hotly pursued this new writing career.

I organized webinars, teleconferences, and podcasts. I spoke at women’s retreats, churches, and writer’s conferences. I created health challenges and e-courses.