A God-shaped life is a flourishing tree.
-Proverbs 11:28, The Message
What does it mean to live a God-shaped life? I believe that simplifying our lives and prioritizing the Lord's purposes are vital. I recently attended a Summer Writing Seminar and had the privilege of meeting "The Organizing Pro," Marcia Ramsland. Marcia wrote the bestselling books Simplify Your Life, Simplify Your Time and Simplify Your Space. She's also a "marketing maven" and shared some great principles for book marketing. Some of her recommendations include:
-Read The Frugal Book Promoter by Carolyn Howard-Johnson and How to Build an Empire Around Your Book by Tom Antion.
-Begin immediately to compile an e-mail list of your contacts.
-Start writing and sending out a monthly e-zine. You may use one of the following services to help you send it out and keep track of your readers' contact information:
organizingpro/kickstartcart.htm
constantcontact.com
greatinternetmarketing.com
You may also sign up for FREE organizing tips on Marcia's website at organizingpro.com.
Simplifying our lives can be so refreshing! In his bestselling book The Purpose-Driven Life, pastor Rick Warren writes: "Nothing matters more than knowing God's purposes for your life, and nothing can compensate for not knowing them - not success, wealth, fame or pleasure...
You have just enough time to do God's will. If you can't get it all done, it means you're trying to do more than God intended for you to do (or possibly, that you're watching too much television). Purpose-driven living leads to a simpler lifestyle and a saner schedule.
You become effective by being selective."
How is God refining you today, helping you become more purposeful and selective in your daily work?
Thank you, dear Marla, for your God-given abiity to share resources and thank you for sharing about my The Frugal Book Promoter. I really do appreciate it. I would love to send you an e-copy of my yet unrleased (but pre-orderable on Amazon! (-; ) The Frugal Editor. As a heartfelt thank you. Contact me at hojonews@aol.com.
ResponderEliminarBest,
Carolyn Howard-Johnson
howtodoitfrugally.com
Oh! a return favor! A more formal thank you will appear in my newsletter, Sharing with Writers. Here's what it will say. All thank yous are written so that other writers can explore the source. I hope they will!
ResponderEliminar**To Marla Alupoaicei, editor of the blog, Leap of Faith,marriageleap.com/2007/08/05/the-simple-life/ for recommending The Frugal Book Promoter. What a nice out-of-the-blue surprise!
Very best,
Carolyn
Dear Carolyn,
ResponderEliminarHello! Thank you for your thoughtful and kind messages. I was more than happy to recommend your book! I would love to receive an e-copy of your newest book, The Frugal Editor. I also appreciate your willingness to include the info for my website in your newsletter. Thank you! All God's best to you.
Blessings-
Marla
Thanks for sharing! I'll look forward to checking out some of those resources.
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