The Purposeful Pen - Clarity for Christian Writers
Episodes
Episode 36: Hybrid Publishing with Carlee Ragains
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to publish a book, but self-publishing feels too overwhelming and traditional publishing feels out of reach? Hybrid publishing might be a ...
Episode 35: Journaling Through Advent
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re feeling depleted and drained this Christmas season, both spiritually and creatively, then this episode is for you.Journaling is a great wa...
Episode 34: Traditional Publishing with Ariel Curry
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don’t forget to register for the free live webinar this Thursday, November 16 to learn a 3 step framework to launch your writing platform. Www.mywri...
Episode 33: The Importance of Writing Mentors
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you overwhelmed trying to sift through all the information about - how to launch a writing platform?- how to create a God-honoring writing life?In...
Episode 32: Writing Through the Holiday Season
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What will your writing look like for November and December?In this episode, I look at some simple considerations for how to manage our writing lives d...
Episode 31: How is your relationship with social media going?
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How is your relationship with social media going? In this episode, I talk about ways to evaluate how effective social media is for you as a writer, bu...
Episode 30: Where do I focus my limited time and energy?
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you look at the multitude of writing related things that you could be doing and have no idea where to start? Then this episode is for you.You’ll ...
Episode 29: Is Your Writing a Career, a Hobby, or a Ministry?
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What do you call your writing? Is it a career? A hobby? A ministry? A business?In this episode, we look at the preconceived ideas we might have about ...
Episode 28: Which Comes First: the Reader or the Message?
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I hope you like the new music! Lol! If you’re a Substack subscriber, take a look at the chat section of my page. You’ll find discussion questions ...
Episode 27: Writing for a reader without becoming a people pleaser
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We know that we’re supposed to write for a specific reader, right? But is there a point where it goes beyond serving your reader to succumbing to pe...
Episode 26: Journey to Clarity with Kristin Vanderlip
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Purposeful Pen is now on Substack! Subscribe to be notified when a new episode comes out.In this episode, I talk with Kristin Vanderlip about her ...
Episode 25: Creating a Writing Life that Works for You
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you dream of spending hours in a cabin writing but realize that's not realistic in the slightest right now? In this episode, we'll talk about creat...
Episode 24: Journey to Clarity with Anna Rachel Bolch
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How do you know who you're writing for? In this episode, I talk with Anna Rachel Bolch about how she went from writing about anything and everythi...
Episode 23: Soul Care for the Writer
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We all want to be better, more effective writers, right? Caring for our souls is an integral part of having an effective, God honoring writing life. W...
Episode 22: Journey to Clarity with Althea Damgaard
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that even fiction writers benefit from having a clear reader in mind? This week, I talked with fiction writer Althea Damgaard about how s...
Episode 21 - The challenge of managing yourself
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What kind of boss are you? As a writer, you are the boss of you! That comes with freedom, but also a different set of challenges. In this episode, I o...
Episode 20: Journey to Clarity with Melissa Smith
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I interviewed Melissa Smith about how she narrowed down who she's writing for and how she serves that reader.Some fun takeaways: The jo...
Episode 19: Can I have more than one reader and message?
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you struggle with narrowing down your reader and message to just one? If so, you're not alone! In this episode, I talk about what doesn't w...
Episode 18: Journey to Clarity with Jana Carlson
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I interviewed Jana Carlson about her journey to clarity. We talked about the importance of prayer along the path of that journey, as well a...
Episode 17: The role of a writing coach
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about the ways in which a writing coach can help you get unstuck in your writing. I cover commonly asked questions about coach...
Episode 16: Journey to Clarity with Rachel Baker
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I interviewed Rachel Baker about her journey to clarity as a writer. If you need help figuring out who you're writing for and what you ...
Episode 15: Do I just... write the book?
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about the different options for publishing along with the pros and cons to each. Many writers think that writing the book is t...
Episode 14: The Journey to Clarity with Rose Jordan
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the "Journey to Clarity", I talk with Rose Jordan about how discovered who she writes for. We talk about how helpful it i...
Episode 13: The role of journaling in the life of a writer
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you enjoy journaling? What role does it serve in your writing?In this episode we look at... different ways to use journaling to benefit your writin...
Episode 12: Journey to Clarity with Jill McCormick
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you're on the journey of trying to understand who you are writing for and what exactly you have to offer, listen in! Many times figuring out ou...
Episode 11: Collaborating to grow your audience
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about the value of collaborating with others in order to grow your audience. You’ll learn some simple ways to get started co...
Episode 10 - The role of community in a writer's life
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I interview Cara Ray, writer and founder of the Writers' Bloc online writing community, about the role that community plays in th...
Episode 9 - Is it OK to earn money from your writing?
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you struggle with the idea of earning money for your writing? Do you wonder if it's OK to make your writing into a business - even as a Christi...
Episode 8: What if I just want to write for me?
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever gotten fed up with all the “business” side of writing? Wondered if maybe you should write for you and God and forget about trying to...
Episode 7 - Meeting Our Readers' Real Needs and Felt Needs
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How well do you know your readers’ needs? In this episode, we talk about the difference between their “real needs” and their “felt needs”, o...
Episode 6 - Are you same person online as you are in real life?
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you find it difficult to tell your "in real life" friends, family, and neighbors that you're a writer? Does it feel awkward and presu...
Episode 5 - Redefining Success
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What does success look like for you? For your writing? Where does money fit into the picture? What does Jesus have to say about success?Tune in this w...
Episode 4 - Is your reader... you?
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Your reader is the overlap of who you are, your experiences and passions with the needs of a specific reader. In this episode, we'll explore how your ...
Episode 3: The inner critic and imposter syndrome
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you struggle with the inner critic? That voice in your head that criticizes all your ideas? Or how about the imposter voice that criticizes your wo...
Episode 2 - Why do we need a specific message and reader?
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you heard others say that you need to “niche down” your audience, or decide specifically who you’re writing for and have a particular messa...
Episode 1 - What is God's will for your writing?
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever asked yourself the question, “What is God’s will for my writing?”, then listen in. God is intimately involved in our lives. But is...
Intro to the Purposeful Pen Podcast
29 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a Christian writer looking for clarity and direction in your writing? Listen in to find out what is in store for the Purposeful Pen and how it...