Are You a Worried Writer?
By Marilyn Nutter When I sent a note to my college-aged grandchildren, I included the Scripture, Matthew 6:33 (NIV): “But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” I encouraged them to stay the course and make their relationship with God a priority. If they did, I told them everything they needed would fall into place. I prayed they would value and apply that advice, then I turned it around to myself. As writers, we have many ideas floating around in our minds. We can’t decide which to pursue first or how to approach a topic. Sometimes we focus on rejections. We look for best places to submit, weigh writing conference opportunities, and struggle to keep up with social media. We use our time to research and write, and question if our presence on social media is making a difference. What more, or what else should I do? Does it sound like we have reversed Matthew 6:33, making other “things” the priority? As writers,...
