God's Spirit Automatic Writing From Heart: Post 5 Writing from the Heart/Gina Ann Day

Writer's Cafe will help you to understand "writing from the heart" and to help you develop your abilities to recognize this phenomenon. The cafe will be a source of empowerment, as well as a tool, but you have to want to believe in the experience, and accept and trust God's will that you are an instrument of His peace.

The words will flow. If you allow them to do so. He will use you, your work, and the outcome to reach others, whether your genre is Sci-Fi, Old Fashion Romance, Biblical, or something in between.

I believe anyone can write if they set their hearts to co-pilot mode. I'm not one to limit an individual by telling them either they have what it takes to write or they don't. That's like telling a baby it has to crawl all its life because they keep falling.

I'm walking where I am led. If you've never heard of me or any of my pen names, that's ok. I'd prefer it that way. I'm here to work the magic of a labor of love and to give God the glory for doing so.

There are other networks, social clubs, sites, and such that may seem to be the right place to work, but right here, God will let you know his anointing is reaching for you and that's priority. Enjoy your other memberships, but just delight in reaching beyond here.

This cafe is a place where I really walk hand in hand with you and work heart to heart with you to aid in YOU finding the right path for yourself and your work; to help you stay focused and in tune. So, as we journey together, this nonconformist approach, keep an open mind and a loving heart to find the seeds of wisdom He sends your way.

Here we go. Just do it and smile!

Writers are often instructed to plan out their book well before developing a tale. You should already have the plot in mind, plan out a diagram or chart (of all elements), and add characters to the plan. The keys are in planning, researching, developing, and producing.

Writing from the heart, from a Christian perspective is amazingly different; simpler.....much simpler. It might be similar to writers who write at the speed of thought, but the Spirit is what makes the difference. He, Jesus, makes it a real journey of passion and is definitely not a "written in stone" regimen.

Lesson number 1;

Learn to organize the portion of time you have managed to set aside for your writing in balance with priorities in order always. It is very important.

We hope you are coming into that portion already clear in mind and body relaxed. If not, it's best you get into the most relaxed position or setting which you enjoy, and park until you are clear in mind and relaxed. Prayer really enhances this, your shifting downstage.

Being tense and still fumbling through a zillion thoughts from possibly days or weeks before, can and will block you from being able to focus on your writing. Get in the habit of shaking off troubles by allowing God to lift them from you. Again, prayer on a consistent basis will alleviate pressures and lift your conscience until your focus is on Him. Not your troubles.

Priority. It always works.

Whatever amount of time it takes to relax and know you are in His presence, will be your catalyst into the rest of your allotment set aside for your writing. Focus on listening. Beyond everything else. To Him.

Praise & Worship music, candles, and the door locked from possible imaginary emergencies that may come knocking (conjured up by family to distract you) goes a long way to set the mood, though many writers skip the intoxication of the senses for lack of time (or belief), though it really does work for most. Even a long soak in the tub/hot tub will get you down to earth really fast.

Whatever it takes, do it. The sooner before you go to writing, the better. Remember, you have only a certain amount of time allotted for your writing, and you can't focus if you are stressed out and unable to focus.

So, dear writer, that is your first lesson. Be able to get into good habits before you write. If you already know what it takes, great. You have until next month to enjoy the luxury of fine-tuning your shifting down reflexes.

I would love to hear how you shift down to relax before you write. Write to me and let me know. But, do keep in mind to focus on the Lord while you are doing it.

My routine is flexible, but on synchronization is this; I turn off everything; TV, radio, computer, people..... I place a GONE FISHING note on office and front/back doors. (I really am in my way.) I begin with sincere prayer, body stretches with my eyes closed in a quiet setting, candles blazing, and think nothing. I've made sure lots of ice-cold diet Dew and coffee is on hand. I keep plenty of fresh fruit, cheese, crackers, and nuts stashed near the desk for munchies. Once I'm settled down, I'm in....ready to write. Something else; I'm a night owl. There's something truly wonderful about dusk to dawn writing experiences.

Writing from the Heart..... #1

~ Let people see the REAL, IMPERFECT, FLAWED, QUIRKY, WEIRD, BEAUTIFUL & MAGICAL person that YOU are through the reflection of your soul revealed in your writing. As you progress or digress, your writing will reveal your journey to inspire your new fans. ~

- Begin by making consistent, uninterrupted time for writing. I used to love being the night owl.. writing all night long with coffee nearby and then admiring the breaking dawn (through eyes with toothpicks holding them open), then going to bed for the morning. Not any more. I am forced to be a day hiker. =sigh=

- Create your space and park a sign - DO NOT DISTURB - clearly printed on one side and discussed with your loved ones. On the other side should be - GONE FISHING - (or whatever you like) I like to surround myself with mementos and life collected photos that include family, friends, pets, and travels. I have a window next to my roll-top desk that opens up to a twelve-foot high deck surrounded by the forest. I can browse the quiet and the wildlife while I ponder my manuscript. Whatever gives you peace will work.

Alright. Now, start writing. Submit two pages to my email ginaannwatkinsday@gmail.com to get a chance to be published on my blog.

Here is your prompt to write about;