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EPISODE · Apr 7, 2026 · 1H 10M

How to Stay Motivated When Writing Gets Hard

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To say yes to something good, you often have to say no to other things. In the past, we’ve discussed that sometimes quitting writing is the right move for your career and life.But what about when you know you can't quit?What do you do when you feel called to write but the work is hard, success is nowhere in sight, and you're dragging your feet? What if you need the income from writing to feed your family?In this episode of the Christian Publishing Show, Brian Hicks joins me to talk about how writers can keep going. Brian has spent decades studying what separates people who push through from people who give up.You’ll learn:The ultimate motivation hack for Christian writers that has nothing to do with bestseller lists or salesThe daily choice that will change your writing lifeThe best (and worst) way to start your writing careerListen in or read the blog version to find out how you can keep writing when you're broke, rejected, and exhausted.Blog Link: https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/how-to-stay-motivated-when-writing-gets-hard/Author Media.social Link: https://authormedia.social/c/christian-publishing-show/how-to-stay-motivated-when-writing-gets-hardSupport the show

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To say yes to something good, you often have to say no to other things. In the past, we’ve discussed that sometimes quitting writing is the right move for your career and life. But what about when you know you can't quit? What do you do when you feel called to write but the work is hard, success is nowhere in sight, and you're dragging your feet? What if you need the income from writing to feed your family? In this episode of the Christian Publishing Show, Brian Hicks joins me to talk about h...

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