5 Ways You Can Get Published

So one of the major objectives of this blog is to encourage more Apostolic writers to break into print. Yet most of us don’t start out on the New York Times Bestseller List right out the gate. We typically need to take some baby steps. This week I’m sharing some ideas to help you get a few works under your belt, and perhaps minister to others in the process.

Greeting Cards
I thought of this ideas over Christmas. A wonderful lady from my home church has created her own greeting card company—she writes poems and draws/paints the artwork. She uses a local printer and voila—her own business, her own work being published, and a wonderful ministry that has encouraged others and made great connections with nonchurched in the community. Here are some tips.

Songwriting
Maybe the idea of writing a novel or even a story is overwhelming. How about this—keep a prayer journal. Jot down ideas as you pray and meditate. Team up with someone in your church who’s into music. Collaboration is a beautiful thing, and not only can you bless your local church, but I hear there’s this neat thing called youtube....

Drama or Skit for Church
Easter time’s almost here. Is your church doing something special? Ask. Write a drama if not. We have the best story—let’s tell it. Why not help your church? Why not exercise your gift?

Blogging
There’s really no such thing as being an unpublished writer anymore—depending on how you define “published.” Everyone has the opportunity to share his or her message with the world, and blogs are a great venue to do this painlessly (and inexpensively). By the by, why not send in a devotional, a review of a church event, or an article to this blog’s mothership so you can minister to others while you put to use your writing talent?

Local Paper
I know of two separate stories several states apart of young people who were interested in writing and looking for a jumping off point. While still in high school, they volunteered to serve as reporters for their local paper, thus getting to crack into print-print and build a portfolio they’ve each used to later score paying gigs on the staff of larger papers. Not to mention, this is a great way to expand your network of contacts within your community. Who knows what God might later do through it?