Writers Chat Recap for March, Part 1

Writers Chat, hosted by Jean Wise, Johnnie Alexander, and Bethany Jett, is the show where we talk about all things writing, by writers and for writers!

“Because talking about writing is more fun than actually doing it.”

Basket of Six Open Mic Discussion

Back on January 28^th, Writers Chat discussed the book, Dancing on the Head of a Pen, by Robert Benson. From this book we have taken his idea of one shelf of bookshelf being dedicated to his favorite books. But instead of a bookshelf, we came up with a basket. We decided to call this our Basket of Six. In this open mic episode, we shared from our individual baskets. Each participant shared one book that was in their basket and why they returned to it often. There were only two books that would have been duplicated, but most participants had more than one book ready to talk about. What book do you read again and again? If you don’t have one or are in need of good books to read, check out this week’s episode.

Watch the March 3^rd replay,

Writing as a Pastor with Andy Clapp

Andy Clapp, Senior Pastor of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, author, and speaker, shares how he uses inspiration from his sermons for articles and devotions. Writing 1,000 words every day is a habit of his, and on occasion if he is stumped for a writing idea, he ponders questions about the Bible or that might arise from his sermons. This episode was full of encouragement from Andy, not just for writing, but also for your walk with God. If you need a pick me up, check out this episode, you’ll be glad you did.

Watch the March 10^th replay.

Bio

Andy Clapp, Senior Pastor, writer, and speaker. Sharing the message of the cross is his passion because of how his life has changed as well as he understands people need hope, redemption, and new life. Andy pastors Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Liberty, NC—he and his gracious church have hosted the North Carolina Christian Writers Conference three times, and looks to be a life-long partnership. Andy recently signed a 13-book contract for a devotional series and for a novel based on the Biblical book, Hosea. He also writes newspaper and magazine articles and has been published in The Upper Room. You can find Andy on social media and on www.andyclapp.org

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