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Frankisms

Short truths, collected over a lifetime of writing and teaching. Read a few, or lose an afternoon.

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  • Write for your children so they can tell their children, so your stories may live from generation to generation. — Joel 1:3

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  • The Lord is good, a wonderful retreat when we suffer from writer’s block. He recognizes those who seek him for guidance. — Nahum 1:7

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  • Use plainly spoken words so people can easily read my message and run to tell others. — Habakkuk 2:2

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  • Like city lights on a hill that cannot be hidden, your testimony should give light to the whole world. — Matthew 5:14

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  • Writers in the Kingdom of Heaven bring forth treasured stories that are familiar yet refreshingly new. — Matthew 13:52

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  • Those who have sacrificed possessions, relationships, and pleasures so they can write stories about Christ working in their lives will receive a much greater benefit, as well as eternal life. — Matthew 19:29

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  • For God so loved the world that he gave his only son, so writers who believe in him and share their stories will not die but will lead others to eternal life. — John 3:16

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  • Like a mighty river, words will flow from the mouth of those who believe in Christ. — John 7:38

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  • You can be sure your present pain is nothing compared to the value of a finished manuscript when it is published. — Romans 8:18

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  • Those who love God and keep writing their stories to fulfill his purpose should know that all their rejections will work together for good. — Romans 8:28

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  • So what can you say about your writing efforts? If God is on your side, you cannot fail. — Romans 8:31

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  • Be gracious with your stories, flavoring your message with that which will answer the hunger for God in everyone’s heart. — Colossians 4:6

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  • Pray for the publishing of God’s message, so it will be honored among others as it has been in you. — 1 Thessalonians 3:1

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  • In every acceptance and rejection, give thanks in your writing efforts, because this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. — 1 Thessalonians 5:18

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  • Don’t let people despise you as a novice, but be a faith example by seeking excellence in your writing. — 1 Timothy 4:12

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  • What good is it, fellow believers, if you think you should write but fail to do the work? Can your belief alone get your book written? — James 2:14

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  • Make good on your commitment to the Lord by preparing to share your experiences with those who might not understand how you have survived your struggles. Always be ready to reveal why you have hope in this tumultuous world. — 1 Peter 3:15

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  • My dear storytellers, don’t be unduly alarmed by the fiery ordeals that come to test your writing ability, as if this were an abnormal experience. — 1 Peter 4:12

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  • Respecting God’s ability above your own, humble yourselves, and God will cause your writing effort to prosper in due time. — 1 Peter 5:6

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  • For you will tell your story to everyone—all you have seen and heard. — Acts 22:15

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  • You are expressly purposed through our ministry to be Jesus’ letter to the world—not written with pen and ink but by the Spirit of our living God. His message will not be read from stone tablets but from your changed hearts. — 2 Corinthians 3:3

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  • The strength of any story comes from the strength of the desire of the protagonist. — Randy Ingermanson

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  • This brings no cause for hesitation, because my life means nothing compared to the joy of doing the work that the Lord Jesus assigned to me, to deliver the life-changing message of God's grace. — Acts 20:24

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  • Come and listen, all who respect God, and I will tell my stories about what he has done for me. — Psalm 66:16

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  • The truth about Jesus is revealed through your life story. — 1 Corinthians 1:6

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  • When you commit to a practice, you will certainly have days when you don't feel like it, when you believe it's not your best work, when the muse deserts you. But, when you keep your commitment, the muse returns. When you keep your commitment, the work happens. — Seth Godin

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  • The only things we spend time and money on are things that we believe are worth more than they cost. — Seth Godin

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  • Quitting is not accepting challenge, and without the acceptance of challenge, opportunity will not knock. — Tom Sullivan

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  • The expectation of failure overwhelms the possibility of success. — Tom Sullivan

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  • Athletes give their lives in strenuous training for a short-lived glory, but writers strive for a reward that will last forever. — 1 Corinthians. 9:25

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  • Blow me away with an amazing novel or develop a great platform accompanied by a great idea that will make a publisher’s eyes water. Then you’ve got a fighting chance. — Steve Laube, Literary Agent

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  • Writers do not hide their stories where they cannot be read. They are published in emails, blogs, and books to give light to everyone. — Matthew 5:15

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  • Let your writing shine so people may read your words and glorify God in Heaven. — Matthew 5:16

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