The Purposeful Pen Podcast

Amy Lynn Simon
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The Purposeful Pen Podcast

Are you a Christian writer who is trying to figure out your next steps in communicating the message God has given you? Or maybe you love to write, but you aren't sure what exactly is the message you have to offer others or who needs to hear what you have to say. In this podcast for Christian writers, you'll hear a mix of practical help and Biblical truth to help you build a writing life with eternal impact. amylynnsimon.substack.com

  1. Episode 81: Sabbath Rest for Writers

    NOV 19

    Episode 81: Sabbath Rest for Writers

    What does it look like for a writer to take a Sabbath rest? Part of the answer is probably what you would expect, but the other part may surprise you. Listen in to find out! This is my last episode for 2024. I’ll see you in January for season 3! If you’re considering the 2:2 Launch Lab 6-month mentorship, remember that doors close for the 2025 cohort on November 25! The Purposeful Pen is a weekly podcast for Christian writers designed to help you build a writing life with eternal impact. Each week you’ll hear practical tips and Biblical truth on topics such as improving your writing, honing your message, and managing your time. I always respond to listener emails and I’d love to hear from you! Amysimon@amylynnsimon.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amylynnsimon.substack.com

    6 min
  2. Episode 80: Benefits of Writing Friends (and where to find them!)

    NOV 12

    Episode 80: Benefits of Writing Friends (and where to find them!)

    Writing is a solitary endeavor and can feel lonely and discouraging at times. God has wired us for relationship and community—we need each other! In this episode, I talk about 3 benefits to writing friends, both online and in-person. I also give you some suggestions on where to find a writing community if you aren’t involved in one. Links from the episode: Episode 11 about collaborations. Voxer voice messaging app Writers’ Bloc Community The Purposeful Pen is a weekly podcast for Christian writers designed to help you build a writing life with eternal impact. Each week you’ll hear practical tips and Biblical truth on topics such as improving your writing, honing your message, and managing your time. I always respond to listener emails and I’d love to hear from you! Amysimon@amylynnsimon.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amylynnsimon.substack.com

    7 min
  3. Episode 79: Finding Motivation Through Writing Challenges

    NOV 5

    Episode 79: Finding Motivation Through Writing Challenges

    I’m sure I don’t need to tell you that the months of November and December can be the busiest time of the year. Some writers take those months off of writing to spend time with their families. A great option and nothing to be ashamed of! But what might it look like to dig into your writing, or at least one aspect of it, during those months through a fun writing challenge? In this episode, I talk about different ways that writing challenges of all sorts can help keep us motivated and making progress. Links: National Novel Writing Month www.nanowrimo.com Register for the 3-Step System to Launch Your Writing Platform webinar: www.mywritersbloc.com/launch-lab The Purposeful Pen is a weekly podcast for Christian writers designed to help you build a writing life with eternal impact. Each week you’ll hear practical tips and Biblical truth on topics such as improving your writing, honing your message, and managing your time. I always respond to listener emails and I’d love to hear from you! Amysimon@amylynnsimon.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amylynnsimon.substack.com

    9 min
  4. Episode 78: How to Build a God-Honoring Platform

    OCT 29

    Episode 78: How to Build a God-Honoring Platform

    Have you been told that you need to “build a platform”, but it feels like self-promotion when you’d rather just write? This week, I talk with both Jana Carlson and Cara Ray about some of the myths and misconceptions about writing platforms. We also share our own experiences in discovering platform-building methods that are life-giving rather than drudgery. If you’d like to learn more, join for the free webinar, “The 3-Step System to Launch Your Writing Platform” on November 7 at noon EST. Register here. The Purposeful Pen is a weekly podcast for Christian writers designed to help you build a writing life with eternal impact. Each week you’ll hear practical tips and Biblical truth on topics such as improving your writing, honing your message, and managing your time. I always respond to listener emails and I’d love to hear from you! Amysimon@amylynnsimon.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amylynnsimon.substack.com

    35 min

  5. OCT 22

    Episode 77: What if I have too many ideas?

    Do you struggle with having too many writing ideas? Too many topics you’d love to write about? Are you concerned that if you narrow your message too much, you won’t ever be able to write about the other things that interest you? In this episode, I talk about finding the “one thing” that ties our gifts, strengths, and passions together, creating an umbrella under which our different projects can fall. Then, focusing on one specific project at a time, we use our words to glorify God and serve others. Master of One by Jordan Raynor Link to my interview on the Writers’ Bloc The Purposeful Pen is a weekly podcast for Christian writers designed to help you build a writing life with eternal impact. Each week you’ll hear practical tips and Biblical truth on topics such as improving your writing, honing your message, and managing your time. I always respond to listener emails and I’d love to hear from you! Amysimon@amylynnsimon.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amylynnsimon.substack.com

    8 min
  6. Episode 76: All About Book Proposals with Lara d'Entremont

    OCT 15

    Episode 76: All About Book Proposals with Lara d'Entremont

    What’s a book proposal and why would I need one? If you’re writing a non-fiction book, a book proposal will sell your idea to an agent and then a publisher, which is a necessary step in traditional publishing. Listen this week as I talk with Lara d’Entremont about what a book proposal is, what makes a good one, and how to approach writing one. Lara will be leading a book proposal writing challenge in the Writers’ Bloc writing community starting later this month. It will include instruction, opportunities to ask questions, and accountability. Check it out here. Lara d’Entremont is a mother and the author of A Mother Held: Essays on Anxiety and Motherhood. While the wildlings snore, she primarily writes—whether it be personal essays, creative nonfiction, or fantasy novels. She desires to weave the stories between faith and fiction, theology and praxis, for women who feel as if these pieces of them are always at odds. Much of her writing is inspired by the forest and ocean that surround her, and her little ones that remind her to stop and see it. You can find more of her writing at laradentremont.com. The Purposeful Pen is a weekly podcast for Christian writers designed to help you build a writing life with eternal impact. Each week you’ll hear practical tips and Biblical truth on topics such as improving your writing, honing your message, and managing your time. I always respond to listener emails and I’d love to hear from you! Amysimon@amylynnsimon.com Disclaimer: I believe in and approach life (and writing) from a distinctly evangelical Christian perspective, but some of my guests may not. When I interview a guest on a specifically spiritual topic, I do my best to know in advance that I can support their theological stances on the topics that relate to our interview. When the topic is not particularly spiritual, our theological views may differ. My interviewing of guests and providing links to their work does not necessarily indicate a complete theological endorsement of all their written work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amylynnsimon.substack.com

    27 min
  7. Episode 75: I Want to Write a Book - Now What?

    OCT 8

    Episode 75: I Want to Write a Book - Now What?

    Do you want to write a book but don’t know where to start? Opening a blank document and typing “Chapter 1” is NOT the first step of the process! In this episode, we’ll walk through the steps to get from “I want to be a writer” to pursuing publication. If you want to get started as a Christian writer but have no idea where to begin, this will tell you how! Download the free resource, “The Journey to Publication” here. This download maps out the steps discussed in the episode and includes additional resources to help you with each step. Included resources: * Specific podcast episodes that go into more depth on each step * A free Canva template to help you design your own personal brand * Link to a “Simple SEO” course to help others find your work * Self-publishing and traditional publishing resources * A free writing community for Christian women The Purposeful Pen is a weekly podcast for Christian writers designed to help you build a writing life with eternal impact. Each week you’ll hear practical tips and Biblical truth on topics such as improving your writing, honing your message, and managing your time. I always respond to listener emails and I’d love to hear from you! Amysimon@amylynnsimon.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amylynnsimon.substack.com

    9 min
  8. Episode 74: A Writer's Rule of Life

    OCT 1

    Episode 74: A Writer's Rule of Life

    What is the trellis that your writing life grows on? What habits or practices help you eliminate distractions and provide an environment where your writing can flourish? This week, I talk about a concept called a “Rule of Life” - a custom-designed set of habits or practices that help us grow in our faith. We’ll talk about it not only for our growth as disciples of Jesus, but also how the same idea can be applied to our writing lives. Books and resources mentioned: Coaching info: www.amylynnsimon.com/coaching Practicing the Way, by John Mark Comer The Common Rule, by Justin Whitmel Earley Episode 72 with Hannah Brencher The Unplugged Hours, by Hannah Brencher The Purposeful Pen is a weekly podcast for Christian writers designed to help you build a writing life with eternal impact. Each week you’ll hear practical tips and Biblical truth on topics such as improving your writing, honing your message, and managing your time. I always respond to listener emails and I’d love to hear from you! Amysimon@amylynnsimon.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amylynnsimon.substack.com

    10 min
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Are you a Christian writer who is trying to figure out your next steps in communicating the message God has given you? Or maybe you love to write, but you aren't sure what exactly is the message you have to offer others or who needs to hear what you have to say. In this podcast for Christian writers, you'll hear a mix of practical help and Biblical truth to help you build a writing life with eternal impact. amylynnsimon.substack.com

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  • Creator
    Amy Lynn Simon
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    83
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    © Amy Lynn Simon
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