Be Willing...
"Write what disturbs you, what you fear, what you have not been willing to speak about. Be willing to be split open."
--Natalie Goldberg
posted by Tricia Goyer at 8:36 AM
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Thursday, May 04, 2006
--Natalie Goldberg
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- Name: Tricia Goyer
- Location: Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
Tricia Goyer is the author of thirty books including Songbird Under a German Moon, The Swiss Courier, and the mommy memoir, Blue Like Play Dough. She won Historical Novel of the Year in 2005 and 2006 from ACFW, and was honored with the Writer of the Year award from Mt. Hermon Writer's Conference in 2003. Tricia's book Life Interrupted was a finalist for the Gold Medallion in 2005. In addition to her novels, Tricia writes non-fiction books and magazine articles for publications like MomSense and Thriving Family. Tricia is a regular speaker at conventions and conferences, and has been a workshop presenter at the MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) International Conventions. She and her family make their home in Little Rock, Arkansas where they are part of the ministry of FamilyLife.
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5 Comments:
That's a great quote. What a strong call to be willing to "put ourselves out there" and trust God for the results & response!
I think, too, that when we're willing to write this way, our readers will connect because so many of our fears are universal.
Excellent quote, Tricia. Won't you come visit my new writers' blog sometime? Would love to have you pop by.
What's the address for your blog? I'd love to visit and have a link here . . .
Natalie Goldberg is talking pain, deep, scar-tissue-ripped-open-pain. Only one thing warrants that level of travail: obeying God's call. Personally, I want to confirm His call through prayer, His word, and His family before I commit to such blood-letting.
Light for the Writer's Soul:
http://victoriagaines.com
Just click on my name and it'll take you there:-)
Thanks, Tricia.
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