Publishing Secrets

Sue Moore Donaldson: Fruit That Will Last

Episode Summary

How is God calling you to get your message out into the world? Chances are, you’ve at least thought about writing a book, but that isn’t necessarily your only option – or even your first step. This week’s Publishing Secrets guest, Sue Moore Donaldson, was one of our Write and Win Challenge contestants last month, and she has pursued a number of different storytelling avenues over the years. From speaking at retreats to blogging to writing books to podcasting, Sue has learned to have confidence in her message and to follow God’s direction – even when it seems like He may be closing one door in favor of another.

Episode Notes

In this episode, you’ll also hear:

• What hospitality, public speaking, and writing have in common – and the key to building up confidence in all three
• The importance of having a mentor and friends who can encourage and help you
• The story of how Sue got started as a speaker, and what she learned about charging her worth
• Tips on setting prices for speaking engagements – and when it might be worth it to take a lower-paying engagement
• How your blogging system – and method of getting your message out to those who need to hear it – can and should change over time
• Sue’s advice on listening to God’s direction – and being open to redirection – when you are wrestling with doubts and setbacks

BIO:

Speaker and author, Sue Donaldson, and her husband, Mark, live in San Luis Obispo, California. Sue taught high school English, part of the time in Brazil with Wycliffe Bible Translators. She and her husband, Mark, have raised 3 daughters who keep them at the bank and on their knees. Sue loves connecting people to one another, to God, and to His Word, and has been speaking for the last 20 years or so with long pauses for babies, diapers and soccer pasta parties. She blogs at welcomeheart.com and hosts a weekly podcast: Make it Count: Living a Legacy Life (welcomeheart.com/podcast).

GET CONNECTED:

Website: https://www.welcomeheart.com

Instagram: @welcome_heart

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/suemooredonaldson/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/welcomeheart

Get Sue’s Book Writing Tips: https://welcomeheart.com/journal/2021/04/14/how-to-write-a-book.html