Shayne Moore is a true example of writing for a purpose. She believes in the power of the written word. She has authored Global Soccer Mom; Changing the World is Easier Than You Think (Zondervan), which chronicles her work with the HIV/AIDS pandemic. It was a burden on her heart that she had to share. Her second book is Refuse To Do Nothing: Finding Your Power to Abolish Modern Day Slavery (Intervarsity Press). Shayne believes one woman can make a difference. I think you will find her interview moving.
Takeaways:
- Her one tip is to start writing
- You can even use Everbloom and their writing prompts
- One woman’s journal entry is another woman’s novel
If you missed our Facebook Live interview you can watch it here.
Shayne is an author and writer. She founded Redbud Writers Guild, NFP and serves as the Vice President and Editor-in-Chief. She is COO of NightMuse Productions. Her book, Refuse To Do Nothing: Finding Your Power to Abolish Modern Day Slavery (Intervarsity Press), received Resource of the Year, (Outreach, 2014). Her first book, Global Soccer Mom; Changing the World is Easier Than You Think (Zondervan), chronicles her work with the HIV/AIDS pandemic. With an MA in Theology, and with varied interests, Shayne is currently in the Professional Program in Screenwriting at UCLA’s School of Theater, Film and Television. Look for her forthcoming book, Everbloom: Living Deeply Rooted and Transformed Lives, A Redbud Anthology. (Paraclete Press, 2017)
Everbloom book description: “We read to see elements of our own hearts, experiences and stories reflected back to us in the words of others. This collection is just that: stories that help us feel seen, known, and understood. Honestly and beautifully told, this book will keep you in good company along your own journey.” —Shauna Niequist, bestselling author of Present Over PerfectBe inspired by the transforming power of story.
Through the pain, loss, beauty and redemption in these pages, you’ll find freedom in Christ and the courage to embrace your own story. The women of Redbud know the importance of spiritual shelter, and how easy it becomes to feel alone and misunderstood. In the Everbloom collection they offer essays, stories and poetry: intensely personal accounts of transformation, and the journeys to find their own voices. Best of all, they invite you to join them, with writing prompts that encourage a response of honesty, faith and imagination. Accept the invitation: set out on the journey to find your own voice.
Redbud Writers Guild is an international community of Christian women who envision a vibrant and diverse movement of women who create in community and who influence culture and faith. Redbud members strive to change the world with words as we foster a safe sisterhood of creatives who thrive in a non-competitive, supportive community.