Write we must!
Although it’s not often acknowledged, the call to academia often includes a call to write. The content may be intended for a small, very specialized set of colleagues, or for the eyes of a committee, or for a broader audience, or for one of the many email responses required in a day. As we think more deeply about approaching our writing, let Carmen Imes’s prayer for writers encourage you as you pursue this good work.
“Help me articulate truth beautifully, precisely, and lovingly. May I not be so enamored with the sound of my words that I neglect sound content. Enable me to present these ideas in a winsome way that does justice to their importance.”
Perhaps you’re sensing a nudge into a more expansive vision of writing — something that might become a book or a series of articles. Sharing ideas with the world is a noble calling worthy of serious discernment — and it can be a place of both risk and joy. We’re reminded of Dorcas Cheng-Tozun’s reflections on pursuing a call to write despite the uncertainties of the outcome.
“Every opportunity and accomplishment I have had in my writing journey has been a gift. I am particularly aware of this each time I encounter yet another rejection or failure. There have been more than I can count, regular reminders that I cannot travel this road on my own.”
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