@Meghan Quinn I'm still in the writing stage. Do you have any practical tips for editing?

@Adrian Kohler I totally understand wanting support to finish a manuscript. Writing can feel overwhelming, especially when you’ve been carrying a message for a long time. At the same time, one of the heart intentions behind this group is not just to help people publish something, but to help them grow through the process of writing it themselves. That’s why we focus so much on prayer, encouragement, feedback, and learning together. There’s absolutely a place for editors, coaches, and even ghostwriters in the world, but I really want this space to encourage people to develop their own voice rather than hand it over completely. Your story, your experiences, and your way of expressing them matter. That’s also why I created classroom resources and courses, not to pressure anyone, but to help people gain the confidence and tools needed to move their manuscript forward step by step. You may be much closer to finishing than you think. Sometimes what a writer needs most isn’t someone else to write the book for them, but guidance, structure, accountability, prayer, and a community that believes they can do it. What part of the writing process has felt the hardest for you personally; organizing your thoughts, confidence in your writing, staying consistent, or something else?

Good morning from across the pond 😊 Thank you for sharing your story so openly. First of all, I’m really sorry to hear about the redundancy. Five months of job searching can be emotionally exhausting, especially when you’re trying to discern not just what to do next, but where God is leading you in it all. What really stood out to me though is that even in the uncertainty, you kept creating, searching, refining, and listening. That says a lot about your resilience and your heart. The fact that your skills profile kept pointing back toward writing and communication, especially in spaces centered around faith, women, celebration, encouragement, and storytelling. Honestly, it feels less random and more like a thread worth paying attention to. There’s something beautiful about helping people put words to meaningful moments in their lives, whether that’s through weddings, events, personal branding, testimony, or supporting women building something from the ground up. Those gifts matter deeply. And I love that your search for direction led you here. Sometimes God unfolds the shape of a calling one conversation, one connection, and one small “yes” at a time. I actually offer courses that help people grow in both purpose and writing, especially for those who feel called to communicate with depth, authenticity, and faith at the center. I think you’d genuinely enjoy them and find encouragement and clarity in the process as you continue discovering what shape this next season takes for you. Just hop over to the classroom. Looking forward to seeing how your writing journey develops. You already sound like someone with wisdom, warmth, and insight people would feel safe being seen by. ☺️ Philippians 4:13 is a powerful anchor for this season ❤️

If you’re writing a novel and it’s not in “I” form, but still feels close and emotional—you’re probably writing in third-person limited. Here’s the easiest way to understand it: 🎥 Think of your story like a camera …but the camera is locked inside one character’s experience at a time You’re not saying “I”… but everything the reader sees is filtered through that character. ❌ Weak / distant: Sarah entered the room. Gary noticed the broken altar, but she didn’t. 👉 This jumps between minds (called head-hopping) ✅ Strong / immersive: Sarah stepped into the room and froze. The altar had been knocked sideways, incense crushed into the floor. The smell still lingered. Someone had been praying here. 👉 Everything is what she sees, feels, and assumes 🔥 Golden rule: If your character doesn’t know it—you don’t say it. 💡 Pro tip: You can switch perspectives… just do it by scene or chapter, not mid-scene. If you want your writing to feel: ✔ emotional ✔ immersive ✔ cinematic Third-person limited is your best friend. Ask yourself while writing: 👉 “Whose scene is this—and how would they experience it?”