Excerpt From What’s Your Story? Questions that Lead to Authentic, Powerful Writing by Rachel Renee Smith
- If LOVE was the motivating factor behind everything you did in life, think about how awesome that would be?
- LOVE connects you with your passion- it adds energy and excitement to what you are doing.
- LOVE will cause you to be real, authentic, transparent, and honest even if it doesn’t feel good because you know it will benefit the people or cause that you love.
- LOVE will cause you to seek out the truth and research the important information that your readers need to know on a particular subject.
- LOVE will push you to completion because you know that someone needs to read your message, your story, your life-saving information.
- LOVE will supply the WHY when you are really frustrated and start wondering why you are even putting yourself through the process.
- LOVE will drive you to complete every element of your project in excellence because you wouldn’t present someone you love with anything less than your best.
What is the LOVE factor in what you are writing? Is it the love of God, your children, your spouse, your family, the community you are trying to help, the readers of the world, the professionals of the world? Who do you LOVE?
My challenge to you is to find the LOVE in what you are trying to accomplish. What do you love so much that could inspire you, motivate you, and drive you to complete this project?
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Rachel Renee Smith is a speaker, author, editor, and writing coach with a B.S. in Communication (Seton Hall University) and an M.B.A. (University of Phoenix). She mentors writers and has published three books:
- The Rain Won’t Hide These Tears (2012 devotional)
- While the Sun Still Shines (2013 devotional)
- What’s Your Story? (Kindle guide for writers)
She co-founded the Women’s Life Support Group and co-owns L&R Beauty, Books, and Gifts in Clayton, NC. Rachel launched Rain Publishing in 2013 to support aspiring authors
Website: www.RachelReneeSmith.com