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TITLE: The True Writer's Life: DIscovering The Author and Finisher of Our Faith
AUTHOR: William Ballard
PUBLISHER: Friesenpress
DATE OF PUBLICATION: July 28, 2014
RETAIL PRICE: $24.99 US (Hardcover)
ISBN: 978-1-4602-4416-6
PAGES: 192
AUTHOR: William Ballard
PUBLISHER: Friesenpress
DATE OF PUBLICATION: July 28, 2014
RETAIL PRICE: $24.99 US (Hardcover)
ISBN: 978-1-4602-4416-6
PAGES: 192
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The True Writer's Life: Discovering The Author and Finisher of Our Faith
How to discover your inner writer and truly be heard…
Our friend William Ballard, a successful freelance writer, author and entrepreneur, and devout servant of the Most High , has just released an amazing new book for aspiring writers (and even those that aren't aware that inside every person lies a writer trying get out) who just don't know where to begin on their writer's journey. It’s called The True Writer's Life: Discovering The Author and Finisher of Our Faith.
To be a writer that not only you could be proud of, but a writer that readers will cherish and adore for years to come requires three things:
1) You need to know that inside every reader is a writer
2) You need to know that inside every writer is a spiritual being with power and great might
3) You need to know that every spiritual being has the ability to commune with the First Writer (their Creator -- Jesus).
It's one thing to know that you are a writer, but it is something even more profound to know that you were created for something more than just yourself, that you were made to do a great work for The Author and Finisher of Our Faith and William Ballard will show you how through the art of writing.
The True Writers Life is a writer's awakening like never before. William Ballard shares reading and writing tips, proven and practical strategies for growing as a healthy writer both spiritually and intellectually. Whether you are an aspiring author, pastor, public speaker, entrepreneur, musician -- song writer, or small business owner… discovering the truths within these pages are critical for your success.
Do yourself and your future a favor, get this book today and start growing into the healthy writer William Ballard knows you are right away!
How to Live The True Writer's Life By Discovering The Author and Finisher of Our Faith
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The True Writer's Life: Discovering The Author and Finisher of Our Faith
To be a writer that not only you could be proud of, but a writer that readers will cherish and adore for years to come requires three things: 1) You need to know that inside every reader is a writer, 2) You need to know that inside every writer is a spiritual being with power and great might, and 3) You need to know that every spiritual being has the ability to commune with the First Writer (their Creator -- Jesus).
The True Writer's Life is a writer's awakening like never before. William Ballard, successful freelance writer, author, entrepreneur, and servant of the Most High, will show you how to grow as a healthy writer both spiritually and intellectually through the art of writing, in his new book The True Writer's Life: Discovering The Author and Finisher of Our Faith.
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You can say that William Ballard was a late bloomer. He didn't find his path and purpose in life until in his mid 20s. You see, when he was much younger, his English teachers in Jr. High and High School always told him that he had a particular way with words, and that he should consider pursuing a career in writing. However, even though William did enjoy writing (poetry and creative writing) and was in awe at the ability to pass thoughts and ideas around in the form of the written word, he didn't really see it as a profession to be proud of, or something that could be financially accumulative.
A huge blindside in his viewpoint that later became more clear.
When he wasn’t pursuing the unrealistic dream of becoming the first Hispanic to enter into the NBA, William was always drawing and writing poetry. But when he graduated High School at the age of 19 he was on his way to California to become a United States Marine. He served six months in the military before being medically discharged and then entered a career as a security officer. During his tenure in the security industry he pursued other ventures on the side such as starting, launching, and running a Network Marketing business.
It was during his entrepreneurial pursuits in the Network Marketing industry that he began to discover the world of blogging. He read every book written on the subjects of sales and marketing, blogging, freelance writing, publishing, business, and so on, that he could get his hands on.
In the midst of his tenure in the security industry and his self-taught pursuits in the Network Marketing industry he also was going to college (where he wrote for his college newspaper as a staff writer). He earned an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice and a Bachelors in Business Management.
And if that isn't enough, it was when he was 19 years old that he felt the call of God on his heart to ministry. It was around that time when he left California, moved to Oklahoma to live with his Grandfather to focus more on his college education, where he started attending a small local Apostolic Church. That was the time and place God started really going to work double time on his heart. He explained how he felt the call of God on his heart to his local Pastor, but humbly shared to him that he knew nothing about ministry and had no idea where to start. His Pastor told him, “Don't worry, just stick with me and with the Lord's help I will guide you.” That man became William's mentor from then on.
William served (and still serves) in a great capacity as a lay-minister within the Kingdom of God preaching, teaching Bible Studies, leading outreach events, and doing whatever he can to lend a hand towards the work of the ministry around the church. In July of 2014 he published his first book, The True Writer's Life: Discovering The Author and Finisher of Our Faith, and since then has self-published over 8 e-books. He started his own writing business, which continues to grow. Today, as a writing and marketing mentor, he works with small business owners, churches and non-profits, authors, speakers, and experts that need help getting their stories out to the world.
William travels North America giving workshops and keynotes on publishing and marketing topics to businesses and churches, nonprofits, and entrepreneurs. As writer and publisher of the popular direct mail newsletter “The Hardworking Wordsmith Letter,” he shares publishing, writing, blogging, social media, and sales and marketing tips in each issue.
He currently lives in Grand Prairie, TX. where he is always working to find new ways to help aspiring writers reach their author dreams.
You can say that William Ballard was a late bloomer. He didn't find his path and purpose in life until in his mid 20s. You see, when he was much younger, his English teachers in Jr. High and High School always told him that he had a particular way with words, and that he should consider pursuing a career in writing. However, even though William did enjoy writing (poetry and creative writing) and was in awe at the ability to pass thoughts and ideas around in the form of the written word, he didn't really see it as a profession to be proud of, or something that could be financially accumulative.
A huge blindside in his viewpoint that later became more clear.
When he wasn’t pursuing the unrealistic dream of becoming the first Hispanic to enter into the NBA, William was always drawing and writing poetry. But when he graduated High School at the age of 19 he was on his way to California to become a United States Marine. He served six months in the military before being medically discharged and then entered a career as a security officer. During his tenure in the security industry he pursued other ventures on the side such as starting, launching, and running a Network Marketing business.
It was during his entrepreneurial pursuits in the Network Marketing industry that he began to discover the world of blogging. He read every book written on the subjects of sales and marketing, blogging, freelance writing, publishing, business, and so on, that he could get his hands on.
In the midst of his tenure in the security industry and his self-taught pursuits in the Network Marketing industry he also was going to college (where he wrote for his college newspaper as a staff writer). He earned an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice and a Bachelors in Business Management.
And if that isn't enough, it was when he was 19 years old that he felt the call of God on his heart to ministry. It was around that time when he left California, moved to Oklahoma to live with his Grandfather to focus more on his college education, where he started attending a small local Apostolic Church. That was the time and place God started really going to work double time on his heart. He explained how he felt the call of God on his heart to his local Pastor, but humbly shared to him that he knew nothing about ministry and had no idea where to start. His Pastor told him, “Don't worry, just stick with me and with the Lord's help I will guide you.” That man became William's mentor from then on.
William served (and still serves) in a great capacity as a lay-minister within the Kingdom of God preaching, teaching Bible Studies, leading outreach events, and doing whatever he can to lend a hand towards the work of the ministry around the church. In July of 2014 he published his first book, The True Writer's Life: Discovering The Author and Finisher of Our Faith, and since then has self-published over 8 e-books. He started his own writing business, which continues to grow. Today, as a writing and marketing mentor, he works with small business owners, churches and non-profits, authors, speakers, and experts that need help getting their stories out to the world.
William travels North America giving workshops and keynotes on publishing and marketing topics to businesses and churches, nonprofits, and entrepreneurs. As writer and publisher of the popular direct mail newsletter “The Hardworking Wordsmith Letter,” he shares publishing, writing, blogging, social media, and sales and marketing tips in each issue.
He currently lives in Grand Prairie, TX. where he is always working to find new ways to help aspiring writers reach their author dreams.
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Interview Resources
Interview Topics
Discovering The Writer Within You
So you think you are writer? What does it really mean to be writer? What is The True Writer's Life, and why would it benefit you to know the answers to these questions? You’ll find out in this foundational interview.
Setting The Writer Within You FREE
It's one thing to know that you are writer, but it something entirely different to start writing and sharing your message or story with the world. It takes the right mindset and capacity for thinking bigger than you’ve ever thought/dreamed before. And although you’ll be the driving force behind your books creation, there are some things you won’t be able to do alone. In this interview, William turns the light on the critical intangibles and power sources you will need in order to set yourself up for success.
Discovering The Author and Finisher of Our Faith
In The True Writer's Life, William has presented a small seed of an idea (the book itself) in every reader. A seed that makes up three parts (or better yet, layers): 1) inside every reader is a writer, 2) inside every writer is a spiritual being, and 3) inside ever spiritual being lies the ability to connect (and cultivate a relationship) with the first writer - Jesus Christ. These are all profound insights William has learned in his 6+ years of committed and passionate involvement to the writing ministry , a period in which he has learned what works…and what definitely doesn’t. William wants to introduce every reader to the Author and Finisher of Our Faith - Jesus Christ. That is his soul's mission!
Interview Topics
Discovering The Writer Within You
So you think you are writer? What does it really mean to be writer? What is The True Writer's Life, and why would it benefit you to know the answers to these questions? You’ll find out in this foundational interview.
Setting The Writer Within You FREE
It's one thing to know that you are writer, but it something entirely different to start writing and sharing your message or story with the world. It takes the right mindset and capacity for thinking bigger than you’ve ever thought/dreamed before. And although you’ll be the driving force behind your books creation, there are some things you won’t be able to do alone. In this interview, William turns the light on the critical intangibles and power sources you will need in order to set yourself up for success.
Discovering The Author and Finisher of Our Faith
In The True Writer's Life, William has presented a small seed of an idea (the book itself) in every reader. A seed that makes up three parts (or better yet, layers): 1) inside every reader is a writer, 2) inside every writer is a spiritual being, and 3) inside ever spiritual being lies the ability to connect (and cultivate a relationship) with the first writer - Jesus Christ. These are all profound insights William has learned in his 6+ years of committed and passionate involvement to the writing ministry , a period in which he has learned what works…and what definitely doesn’t. William wants to introduce every reader to the Author and Finisher of Our Faith - Jesus Christ. That is his soul's mission!
Sample Interview Questions
- What is The True Writer's Life?
- Why do people need know that inside lies a writer dying to get out and be set free?
- Why do you say inside every writer is a spiritual being?
- Why does a writer need to discover the Author and Finisher of Our Faith?
- Why should a writer write?
- Why did you write The True Writer's Life? What inspired you to write it?
- What does cultivating a relationship with the first writer - Jesus Christ mean?
- What mistakes did you make that others should avoid when stepping into the shoes of a writer?
- What do you say to those who claim to be too busy to write a book?
- Who would benefit from this book?
- How can you monetize a book or writing without selling your soul?
- Your book has three parts, which you refer to as “three layers of the seed.” Briefly, what is the seed and what are the layers?
- Why do think it is important to understand the relationship between reading and writing?
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