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| Bonnie Rose Hudson |
~ Dawn
Is
Writing the
Impossible Mission?
As one year begins to end and our hearts start to turn
toward setting new goals for 2014, we ponder and list and dream. Mixed in with
the dreams, however, are less appealing realities. Changing markets, a
depressed economy, and the small percent of manuscripts that see publication, not
to mention agents, queries, verb tense, and point-of-view all present
roadblocks to the path we once felt sure we were called to take. We find
ourselves asking, “Is writing the impossible mission?”
I love watching the old television show Mission: Impossible
starring Peter Graves. The heroes, the suspense, the music. Round any corner
and find adventure and intrigue. Who among us hasn’t secretly pictured
ourselves as the dashing Jim Phelps or Cinnamon Carter?
Then we ask ourselves: how can I ever hope to compare? An
elite handful of men and women are called on to save the world. What chance do
I have of being one of them?
But there is another team of men and women called to be part
of this impossible mission. Their roles are less glamorous, but no less vital.
The couriers. The ones called on to deliver the message. In almost every
episode, someone was called on to deliver the message. Without them, the heroes
would have never learned what they were called to do.
Come to think of it, isn’t that what we as writers are
called to do: deliver the message and help people learn what they are called to
do? Our television couriers were entrusted with vital information. They
received the call and delivered the message as they went about their daily
routines. They were trusted to ensure that the right person received it, and
they diligently watched for the person for whom the message was intended.
As Christian writers, we are called on to be trustworthy
bearers of the best news ever shared with humanity. We are often called as we
carry out our daily routines, and we are seldom called to abandon our daily
life. We must vigilantly watch for whom we are called to minister to and share
the message with them, no matter who they are or how they arrive.
There is one other thing I’ve noticed about those couriers.
For every mission, a unique courier with a unique ability to deliver the
message was chosen. The people called were as unique as the missions
themselves.
Is writing the impossible mission? I suppose it depends on
what part you want to play. If you are looking to be among the elite, to live a
life full of suspense and glamour, perhaps it is. But if you are looking to be
a part of delivering the best message the world has ever heard, God is always
looking for more couriers.
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As a part of SchoolhouseTeachers.com, the curriculum arm of The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine, Bonnie
has authored or co-authored multiple courses including two on Asia history; an
art appreciation study; three historical units covering the USA, Canada, and
Australia; and contributed numerous short stories and projects to This Day in
History.
SchoolhouseTeachers.com is looking to expand its base of
writers. In return, you receive a free membership to the site, the opportunity
to link to your blog or website, and the potential to earn free advertising in
the digital magazine. For more information, please e-mail Bonnie Rose at
bhudson (at) thehomeschoolmagazine (dot) com and reference “writing for
Schoolhouse Teachers” in the subject line.
Bonnie Rose Hudson lives
in central Pennsylvania. Along with spending time with her family and writing,
making kids smile is her favorite thing to do.
Her heart’s desire is for every child to feel the love of God and know
how special they are to Him. She loves
creating curriculum as a member of The
Old Schoolhouse Magazine’s® Star Contributors Team. She works with both SchoolhouseTeachers.com and The Old Schoolhouse Magazine® as an
editorial assistant. At TOS, she found a place where her love of God and
history combine with her love of writing to bring encouraging, educational, and
entertaining material to students and their families. She would love for you to stop by and meet
the star of her children’s series at Exploring with Jake or
stop by her author’s blog http:WriteBonnieRose.com/ to
discover how you can write for the homeschool market.
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