• Writing with Thankfulness: Preparing for the Month of Gratitude

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    November is the time to embrace a practice of writing with thankfulness. It can be transformative to engage in a gratitude-focused writing habit because it can enhance your personal outlook and your writing skills. When you put your gratitude into words, it can open you up to deeper self-expression, creativity, and a grounded sense of purpose. This month of gratitude is a great time to explore how to write with gratitude and to discover the benefits of practicing gratitude through writing. What Does It Mean to Write with Thankfulness? Writing with gratitude is more than listing what you’re thankful for…

  • 30 November Writing Prompts to Embrace the Season of Gratitude and Reflection

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    November is the month to tap into themes like introspection, gratitude, and personal growth as a writer. Whether you’re an established author, a new-to-the-scene writer, or have a book in progress, these November writing prompts for adults can help you get the words flowing. Writing prompts can also help beat a bout of writer’s block! Explore our collection of 30 prompts and use November as a springboard for your creative growth and discovery. 30 Writing Prompts for November If you’d like to focus on a specific theme this month, our November writing prompts are organized into themes to make it…

  • Comfort Food & Cozy Books: Perfect Fall Pairings

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    With the fall season in full swing, one thing usually stands out above all others: food. The food we think about reminds us not only of the incredible Thanksgiving feast we look forward to all year long but also of warm comfort foods that just taste just right during this beautiful season. This year, how about pairing some delicious fall recipes with cozy books? Check out our five fall favorite food and beverage picks and settle into a fall reading routine with the cozy genres we feel accompany each one best. Chai Tea (Cozy Mystery) Typically, when thinking of tea,…

  • How to Write with Christian Humility: A Guide for Faith-Based Writer

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    Christian humility is an important quality if you’re looking to write from a place of faith and service, but it’s often hard to get right because feelings like perfectionism and self-doubt get in the way. As writers, we’re called to infuse our work with the same humility that Jesus exemplified and meet our audience where they are. In this article, I’m sharing how to integrate Christian humility into your writing practice, so you can communicate more effectively and faithfully. In college, I attended a class on the British novel. There were only ten students, including myself, and we blazed through…