"Increasing predictable." Yes, quite. And as a retired editor (IVP Academic), I do think the best books have a long gestation. (Wonderful Powell's gig! I was one of Powell's earliest customers when it opened and I was a student at PSU.)
A wonderful perspective. Thank you, Dan. I’m in the academic writing world for the first time now and I’m trusting the fruit will be better. This current project (dissertation) is going on year five. I’m drawn to academic work that has been baptized in prayer and fasting. Also rare!
This is so good and very helpful. I’ve wrestled with this as I think I’m in the process of writing something book-like, but don’t really know how to discern if it’s for me now or me in the future. This helps.
I resonated very much with what you share here as someone who wrote my first book at 29–30 (and has another coming out next month). It's weird to have a sense of the Lord's guidance and direction in writing/publishing multiple books before turning 35 while another part of me senses strongly that this isn't ideal or even advisable.
I often feel exposed and vulnerable with my young-ish self's writing out in the world like this. And I've had more than a few moments where I've wished that things hadn't gone this way... that I had waited, matured, and learned a bit more.
That being said, I've stumbled into some opportunities that I know very few people get, and I've tried (imperfectly) to steward the moment, my gifts, temperament, etc. in service of those opportunities.
It's more than a little scary, but I'm trusting the Lord the writing and publishing will do some folks out there some good and shape me in whatever way he sees fit.
Ten years gone!
Would have never happened without you, friend. I always remember your generosity when I think about publishing. See you soon!
"Increasing predictable." Yes, quite. And as a retired editor (IVP Academic), I do think the best books have a long gestation. (Wonderful Powell's gig! I was one of Powell's earliest customers when it opened and I was a student at PSU.)
A wonderful perspective. Thank you, Dan. I’m in the academic writing world for the first time now and I’m trusting the fruit will be better. This current project (dissertation) is going on year five. I’m drawn to academic work that has been baptized in prayer and fasting. Also rare!
I enjoyed being at your book signing at Powell's!
Happy Memories!
Thank you for writing this, Chris, and for continuing on in the good work, even if it looks different now.
Very well said 🤜🏼🤛🏼
I love the honesty and humility here. Thank you.
Glad to have played a small part Chris!
I always remember your kindness when I think about my writing life. Grateful for you bro!
This is so good and very helpful. I’ve wrestled with this as I think I’m in the process of writing something book-like, but don’t really know how to discern if it’s for me now or me in the future. This helps.
God will bring it about.
Thanks for this, Chris.
I resonated very much with what you share here as someone who wrote my first book at 29–30 (and has another coming out next month). It's weird to have a sense of the Lord's guidance and direction in writing/publishing multiple books before turning 35 while another part of me senses strongly that this isn't ideal or even advisable.
I often feel exposed and vulnerable with my young-ish self's writing out in the world like this. And I've had more than a few moments where I've wished that things hadn't gone this way... that I had waited, matured, and learned a bit more.
That being said, I've stumbled into some opportunities that I know very few people get, and I've tried (imperfectly) to steward the moment, my gifts, temperament, etc. in service of those opportunities.
It's more than a little scary, but I'm trusting the Lord the writing and publishing will do some folks out there some good and shape me in whatever way he sees fit.