Right now I'm working on a devotion. In case any of you are interested in learning to write a devotion, here are the basic parts.
- Title
- Scripture that relates well to your reflection
- Body of Devotion: Personal reflection on God/scripture/prayer. Share an experience or moment that drew you closer to God.
- Prayer that relates well to your reflection.
- Thought for the Day
Each publisher will have their own specific guidelines (word count, format, etc.), but this gives you a quick look at the basics.
One publisher of devotions is Upper Room. These devotions are just 250 words each. Check out Upper Room Sample (devotions start on page 8-9) and Upper Room Writer Guidelines.
You are so good at cutting to the bare bones, Dawn, and getting what's important down. Thanks for posting this.
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Pam
You are so great about spearheading this. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the reminder, Dawn. It's been a while since I've written a devotion. Perhaps it's time...
ReplyDelete@Pam - Our talk Weds made me want to put this in a post.
ReplyDelete@Erin - Thanks so much!
@Ruth - Oh, good! I hope you get inspired!
Had some great questions asked on this post on 1st Writes, so I'm going to do a Part 2 soon.
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