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Published by: Connex Publishing
Release Date: March 14, 2025
Pages: 170
ISBN13: 978-1738225729

 
Overview

Do you wonder how to give voice to your own powerful, uplifting life stories? Does the idea of sharing your spiritual experiences in a book seem overwhelming? Imagine if you had a roadmap to guide you through the process.

The Spiritual Life Writing Workbook is crafted to support your writing at every stage, from brainstorming to publication and beyond. Dive into a structured approach that demystifies spiritual life writing and empowers you to share your story.

In this friendly, hands-on guide, you’ll find encouragement and space for critical and creative reflection on how faith communities, spirit, and sacred practices show up in your life. In the process, you’ll discover the hidden value of spiritual life story work to your own personal development.

Get inspired by numerous examples drawn from diverse writers—Canadian and American—with wide-ranging projects of their own. You will find yourself drawn into a community of writers driven to inspire and inform—rather than to diminish or dismiss others’ stories and traditions.

Let us help you bring your passion to the world.

Here’s what you’ll find in The Spiritual Life Writing Workbook:

• Why your story matters and why others need to hear it.
• Why the way you tell your story determines how well you’ll be heard, especially by those of other faith traditions.
• Journal-style prompts for increasing your self-awareness as a writer.
• Proven techniques for getting started, even if you’re totally new to writing.
• Worksheets to guide you every step of the way.
• Step-by-step progress trackers to keep you motivated.
• Tips on everything from world-building to choosing a name for your author website.
• Resources for additional help and inspiration.
• Access to reader-only downloadable PDFs for additional writing and projects.
• Step onto a well-lit path and emerge with a completed manuscript. Take the next step in your spiritual life writing journey by ordering your copy now.

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Praise and Reviews

“This comprehensive workbook blends encouragement, wise guidance, and practical, step-by-step tools to accompany you in writing your book. The spiritual focus drawn from the authors’ experiences and expertise offers unique insights on how to let your heart guide your writing.”
— Brian Carwana, Executive Director, Encounter World Religions

"A wonderfully supportive and comprehensive workbook! The Spiritual Life Writing Workbook empowers you to find your voice and share your unique spiritual experiences. The authors provide a clear roadmap and plenty of inspiration to take your ideas from concept to a finished book. A fantastic resource."
—Caroline Topperman, author of Your Roots Cast a Shadow: One family’s search across history for belonging

"An info-packed workbook that will help you on your writing project(s). This workbook will be a welcome addition to any writer’s library, especially anyone considering writing his/her story/stories with a spiritual perspective. The reader is asked questions about their life path and provided with practical tools on how to move forward in their creative work. The guidance, questions, and encouragement will leave you feeling supported in your writing process. Recommended! I also bought a copy as a Christmas present for a writer friend who is struggling to know where to begin what feels like a daunting, discombobulated story-telling undertaking. I truly believe this book will help her, and you, especially if you’re in the same boat."
—Joy Llewellyn

"Awaken the writer within! This user-friendly workbook prompted me to start putting my pen to paper as a morning ritual with the goal of rediscovering the joy of writing. I found both the layout and the exercises inviting and enticing. I applaud the co-authors for sharing their expertise and creating a well-structured and helpful resource for anyone looking to explore or expand their writing craft. I think this workbook would appeal to a wide range of writers, from the reluctant writer to the experienced author."
—Michèle Shannon 

"Both pragmatic and inspirational. The Spiritual Life Writing Workbook is a complete and extremely helpful guide to writing one’s own spiritual story from start to finish. This timely approach, which is offered to potential authors by three knowledgeable, practical, and spiritually mature women (Sharon, Lana and Susan), is both pragmatic and inspirational. It uses step-by-step extensive suggestions from the authors’ own diverse experiences as well as tips from other known authors’ writings. It also provides guided worksheets that are extremely helpful to potential authors. Additionally, these three women provide helpful suggestions to bring a potential author across the finish line to publication and marketing. I found The Spiritual Life Writing Workbook to be an uplifting and refreshing must-have guide for potential authors."
—Rev. Dr. Howard A. Newman

"Appreciated the sections related to writing with a chronic condition. Although many people in the book industry state being open to marginalized writers and people with disabilities, I have rarely found many who truly understand what writing with a chronic condition actually means. Thus, I appreciated Lana Cullis' experience on page 54 and the use of various supports to write. Susan Scott’s words on pages 63-64 describing what shifted for her after listening to holocaust survivors brought me to tears—the shift she makes to find her focus in gathering stories reflects being open to change. Sharon S. Hines’s The Truth About Writing on page 125—articulates the journey with writing CNF is a difficult one and ends this piece with “here’s the full truth” on page 129. This left me feeling: YES, this is me too!"
—Meharoona Ghani author of Letters to Rumi

"Help to release the jumble of stories I have inside. As someone who always says - I have so many stories I should write a book - I have lacked confidence and guidance on how to begin. This book feels like a safe space full of gentle nudges that may help release the jumble of stories I have inside."
—Roseanne Shannon

"Surprisingly useful for fiction too! I'm working on a historical fiction novel. Working my way through this guide is also helping me see how I can infuse depth to my characters by exploring their own spiritual universes. Pretty exciting!"
—Jeri Mortimore 

"Is Spiritual story telling in your thoughts? This book is a great place to start! I have many life experiences and stories to tell; I have always wanted to write a book. I just never seem to know where to start or what story to write about? This workbook is a beautiful guide to organize your thought process and get you started. Highly recommend!"
—Zella Knutson

"A Whole Team of Writers Behind You. The Spiritual Life Writing Workbook is like having a whole team of authors and writers behind you, encouraging and helping you bring your story to life. (I wish I had this workbook when I wrote my first book.) Whether you're new to writing and just looking for some writing ideas and ways to organize your writing, or whether you have an idea and concept that needs some direction, or whether you've already written your book, and need help with editing and advice on the whole publishing process. You'll feel like you are accompanied each step of the way. This fully integrated and practical workbook will inspire you to write your story and share it with the world."
—Vickie MacArthur author of A Lotus on Fire: How a Buddhist Monk Ignited My Heart

"Fabulous Book! Great illustrations and step by step guide to aid non-writers in sharing their spiritual journey."
—Ellen K. Hughes