30K for Christ Coming in April

In April, we’ll again be hosting the 30K for Christ Writing Challenge.  This is a CWG Members and Guests only challenge

What is 30K for Christ?  In the month of April, we challenge you to write 30,000 words.  In one sense, it’s like NaNo, because words count, but that’s where the similarity ends.  You can write those 30,000 words in any way you want—from novel draft to non-fiction book proposal to blog series.  However, for them to count, you must dedicate them to Christ.

What’s the purpose of 30K for Christ?  As Catholic writers, we are called to use our talent responsibly for the betterment of the world and for the coming of Christ’s kingdom.  This doesn’t mean we have to write only devotionals and apologia, but that whatever we write, we remember to uphold the virtues that Christ called us to live.  During 30K for Christ, we develop or hone our awareness of our responsibility of bringing the Light of Christ to the world.

How do I participate in 30K for Christ?

1.   Anyone striving to follow Christ can take part in the challenge, but only those registered on the Catholic Writers Guild website can actively participate.

2.  Post your intention on the CWG forum: http://catholicwritersguild.com/index.php?name=Forums&file=viewforum&f=83.  There will be a graphic there you can post on your website, twitter, etc.

3. Before you start writing, pray.  Take a minute or two to connect with Christ.  If you need a prayer, here is the official CWG prayer:

Holy Family, Guide our minds, our hearts, our hands, as we write, speak, illustrate – help our words to live in union with the Word.  Teach us discipline and skill to use the talents God gives us. Give us also insight and courage to convey God’s love through our craft, and humility to be open to His divine will, shaping our lives, in loving loyalty to His Church. In Christ’s name, Amen.

4.  Write, keeping in mind the great gift and responsibility God has given you with your talent.

5.  Track your progress.  We’re on the honor system.

6.  Report your progress on the forum.

7.  When you his 30K, we’ll send you a nice graphic you can put on your website.

Questions?  Post them on the forum or in the comments section of the blog.