Christian Publishing Show
Christian Publishing Show
Thomas Umstattd Jr.
How to Stay Motivated When Writing Gets Hard
1 hour 10 minutes Posted Apr 7, 2026 at 7:00 am.
Introduction
Common Motivation Killers for Writers
Responding to Resistance
Motivation Hack for Christian Writers
Don’t Start with a Novel
Handling a Harsh Critique
Handling Rejection
How to Get Motivated Again
The Difference-Making Decision
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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...