I’m Writing A Book

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Yep. You read it correctly. I’m. Writing. A. Book.

If fact, I’m planning to write more than one book. For now though, we’ll focus on the first book.

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As most of you know, my life changed last year when I was let go from my job. The time off helped me realize I was limiting myself. I was solely focused on work. A deep down love of writing came to the surface during my brief time off from employment. I love to write. And now, I have something to say.

This first book has been pushing itself to the surface for months. I’ve tried to ignore it while sketching out a plan for a different book, but this book is quite pushy. It needs to be first. It needs to see the light of day before I go on to the next one (which was going to be first).

What is so very important it can’t wait to be published? Encouragement. Inspiration. Filling people up. Pouring myself into others in order to bless them and encourage them in their every day lives and in their Big Hairy Audacious Goals (BHAG)!

Here are a couple of topics I plan to cover:

  • Don’t pick the people to fill, simply work on emptying what I’ve been given.
  • How do I fill my own cup so I have more to pour out? i.e. Refilling my cup
  • Encouragement includes planting seeds you may not see grow to maturity.
  • Can you encourage, inspire, refresh, pour into others through social media? Twitter, FB, Pinterest, Blogging, etc.? Or, are these solely “in person” activities?

What are your thoughts on the topic? Opinions?

I look forward to hearing from you. I may even ask to use your thoughts in the book.
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Now for some accountability.

My target date for publishing this book is January 1, 2015. While I’m sure you all have an opinion on the time frame I’m presenting, I’m not looking for your opinion. But, I’d love to have your support. Some days I am freaked out by the lack of time with which I’ve presented myself. Other days, when the words are flowing freely, I believe it’ll be a breeze to finish up by New Year’s Day. I’d love your support to keep me accountable. I’m not sure how I’ll gather your encouragement. Maybe through email with a select few, maybe with a closed Facebook group, but I really do want to hear from you along the way.

Keep your eyes on this site, and if you’d like, leave a comment in this post telling me you’d be interested in a more personal involvement in seeing this project come to fruition.

Thanks for all your support so far! Here we go!!

18 thoughts on “I’m Writing A Book”

  3. Melissa

    fantastic! I LOVE your publishing date goal and I look forward to adding your book to my collection. I totally believe you can inspire, etc. people through social media. In fact, in some ways, it may be easier than doing it in person – although that is important too.

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    1. Rick Post author

      If I didn’t set a target date, I’d probably let it languish. Sometimes pressure can be a very good thing.

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  4. shellytiffin2014

    So awesome! I look forward to celebrating with you all that God will do in and through you in the process of writing and after it’s published. God didn’t need Noah to build the ark, He could’ve saved man kind without it. He asked Noah to take a journey with Him, and in the process Noah encountered the God He dearly loved. All this to say that as I’m in the middle of a 5 year journey of book writing, it’s been more about journey than the book itself. 🙂 I’ll keep you in my prayers.

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  8. Jane Tuttle

    Looking forward to helping with its launch! Rick, you’ve got a unique message of perspective & hope. Let us know when you need us to remind you of your “why.” Best wishes.

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