This is an excerpt from the ebook, Missionary Writing which deals with similarities missionaries and writers have to share their passion. For many people who aspire to be writers, they don’t where to start or how to get the bus rolling. I want to share three quick thing that I think will help you to start to think and act like a Missionary Writer. BTW – you can purchase the eBook here.

First, there is enough time in the day to do everything you need to do – but it won’t be done without sacrifice and unbalance – that is if you really want to change the world.
It would require discipline, not just meandering through life. Most of us want to change the world, we just want to do it in an easy or organized one two three sort of way – no one ever did that – not even Bible heroes. You are going to set a schedule to writing and stick with it. Many writers find that early in the morning is best when their mind is fresh and they have had a good night sleep. Other will tell you late at night is the preferred time of day. You have to find what works for you and stick with it.

Second, give time to what really matters.
Your family really matters – so make sure you are attending the needs of
your family. Spend time with your wife and have a weekly date night. If you have children, take time to talk with them and play with them and snuggle with them. Why is this so important? A healthy life makes for healthy writing. You will be able to focus on your family which allows you to focus on your writing.

Third, write every day
You are probably thinking, “How in the world is that possible?” If you are going to be a writer, then you have to think and act like a writer. A writer writes every day. Your writing could be for your blog. If you don’t have a blog, you should be kicked in the seat of your pants. Your writing could be on the eBook or the print book you are working on, or I could be for an article as a guest blogger. Just write every day.

This is where your calling to write can be hard. It is not easy to get out of bed everyday knowing you have to write. Knowing that this is your call will give you motivation and sense of purpose to write. After all, that is the question of the ages – “What is my purpose?” Knowing your purpose in writing is fulfilling yet can be frightening as well. That is why it necessary to see what you are doing as a calling. You are writing to help make someone’s life better spiritually, financially, emotionally, relationally, and eternally.