Last week a District Superintendent qualified the district churches. “We don’t have second-hand churches or less than stellar preachers. We do have many small churches in villages that pay little or nothing. The pastor is bi-vocational—that doesn’t make him or the church less than the mega work in the city.”
I felt like one of those bi-vocational pastors when the discussion of low pay for anthology submissions became a topic of discussion in an online author forum. I proudly reported I’m now published in eight anthologies and have several articles scheduled to release in four more. No, I am not earning a living on my writing yet, but I'm pleased to be published.
One dear soul gave me a dose of reality when she read one of my articles in A Cup of Comfort Book of Prayer. “Your just one of several?” Her frown and tone said, “That’s not a big deal.” But to me it’s a big deal. I had to work hard to arrive at this place in my writing. I’ve been out of school for years—grammar was never my strong point—it took hours of effort to learn the craft of writing and how to ‘please the editors.’
Besides, think about it. I’m only one of several in each anthology, but they are sold in Barnes and Noble, Target, and Walmart. Who knows how God might use one of my stories to touch a life in Kookamonga or right here in Omaha.
Wow, I’m a God called author, paid or not. I feel blessed.
Pleased to be an author in any form, Kat
Where to find me:
Soul Matters for Men; Soul Matters for Mothers; Grace Givers with David Jeremiah; A Cup of Comfort Devotional for Mothers; A Cup of Comfort Book of Prayer; A Rainy Day Book; White Picket Fences; Life Savors for Women
I felt like one of those bi-vocational pastors when the discussion of low pay for anthology submissions became a topic of discussion in an online author forum. I proudly reported I’m now published in eight anthologies and have several articles scheduled to release in four more. No, I am not earning a living on my writing yet, but I'm pleased to be published.
One dear soul gave me a dose of reality when she read one of my articles in A Cup of Comfort Book of Prayer. “Your just one of several?” Her frown and tone said, “That’s not a big deal.” But to me it’s a big deal. I had to work hard to arrive at this place in my writing. I’ve been out of school for years—grammar was never my strong point—it took hours of effort to learn the craft of writing and how to ‘please the editors.’
Besides, think about it. I’m only one of several in each anthology, but they are sold in Barnes and Noble, Target, and Walmart. Who knows how God might use one of my stories to touch a life in Kookamonga or right here in Omaha.
Wow, I’m a God called author, paid or not. I feel blessed.
Pleased to be an author in any form, Kat
Where to find me:
Soul Matters for Men; Soul Matters for Mothers; Grace Givers with David Jeremiah; A Cup of Comfort Devotional for Mothers; A Cup of Comfort Book of Prayer; A Rainy Day Book; White Picket Fences; Life Savors for Women
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WELL I AM IMPRESSED. :-) And also am pleased to be an author. Good post.
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