Episode #82
Episode 82: Should I Write a Book? Following God's Calling When You Keep Saying No
In Episode 82 of Never Stop Dreaming Biggie, I'm sharing the dream I've been saying no to for years: writing my book. Fresh back from Bourbon & Beyond, I open up about the signs God kept sending (the clouds, the people, the "you should write a book" comments I've heard since I was young) and why I finally signed up for Lauren Eastman's four-week writing course. I also break down the real costs and trade-offs of traditional publishing, self-publishing, and hybrid options, and the biggest thing holding me back: telling a story that involves people who could be hurt by it. This is a deeply personal episode. I share how prayer has given me clarity, how faith carried me through 30 years of depression, and why I can now say I'm two years depression-free. I also give an update on the Holmestead Hideaway in Bequia, including the many no's we've heard while raising funds and why I'm choosing to keep going anyway. If there's a dream you keep pushing away because it feels too big, too expensive, or too scary, this episode is for you. You'll walk away encouraged to take one real step toward it today. The "B" in Biggie stands for Believe, and this episode is all about believing in the vision God placed in your heart, even when the answer you keep hearing from the world is no. Key Takeaways: · Recognize the repeated signs, people, and nudges pointing you toward your calling · Stop saying no to the dream that keeps coming back · Compare traditional, self-publishing, and hybrid routes before choosing your book path · Weigh the real costs of writing a book, in time, money, and emotion · Consider how sharing your hard story could help someone going through the same thing · Build a prayer practice that brings clarity to your biggest decisions · Treat rejection and no's as timing, not the final answer · Take one concrete action toward your dream today · Share your dream out loud so others can support and pray for you · Remember that no dream is too small, whether it's a book, a family, or a home Connect with Us: @neverstopdreamingbiggie @angelpholmes sipindipity.com angel@sipindipity.com Learn More: The Holmestead Hideaway ✍️ Lauren Eastman, https://atelierattache.com/ ☁️ In the Clouds on Substack https://substack.com/@angelpholmes Lead with Prayer (the book I mentioned) https://www.leadwithprayer.com/ If you or someone you love is struggling with depression or thoughts of suicide, you're not alone. In the US, you can call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, or reach out to me for the resources I've gathered.
