Christian Fiction: Vertical Writing and Worship on LinkedIn

Thursday, August 28, 2008

Vertical Writing and Worship on LinkedIn

Happy Thursday! Today I will be sending out short posts through the Labor Day weekend for my Blackberry and smartphone users. It's easier when it's shorter right. Also I have so many things that I can't couple together. Anyway... if you don't have time to read, you can listen to this post by clicking the arrow below.

Author Rhonda McKnight explores my "vertical writing" concept at BWChristian Lit Blog.

Last month our writer’s group had a craft session on “Vertical Writing”. Dee Stewart, the facilitator defined vertical writing as “the process, whereby the author’s writing either moves the reader toward having a centered communication with God or keeps the reader centered.” I don’t know if vertical writing is an actual term or one she coined herself. I do know it was a powerful lesson; one that reminded many of us that in the midst of spinning our stories, not to forget the purpose God has called us to as writers of Christian fiction. - Rhonda McKnight

This summer I asked a question about work and worship on Linkedin and have received 28 responses so far(still open for your answers.)

Since my work is writing about Christian topics, I continually seek God to guide me as I write. I spend time in the morning in prayer for my work. I listen to praise music as I write. I pause and pray as I go through my workday, remembering that God is enthroned and He is the only place I can know truth. - author, Tricia Goyer

So this concept reaches far beyond just our writing, but worship as a way of life. I hope you stop by BWChristian Lit and share your stories with Rhonda. But before you go quick question: How do you incorporate worship in your life?

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