By Lisa Saunders, Special Guest Writer
The moment I gave birth to my daughter Elizabeth in December of 1989, I felt a stab of fear—her head was so small, so deformed. Within 12 hours, I was told she had been profoundly disabled by congenital CMV (cytomegalovirus). The neonatologist said, “If she lives, she will never roll over, sit up, or feed herself.”
He was right.
Writing (& Scripture) was how I dealt with my initial shock & grief–organizing my thoughts of despair by getting them down on paper stopped them from endlessly swirling around & overwhelming me. Getting my revelations & stories inspired by Elizabeth published made me feel less alone as I connected with others. Sharing my story with others not only healed my own soul, but according to the letters I received from readers, my c&id thoughts were also bringing some healing to them. Eventually, even my sense of humor returned & I found that I was able to start writing about other things.
Many writers have asked me, “How can I get my story published?” In order to share what has (& has not) worked for me, I’ve written a FREE e-book, “How to Publish & Promote Your Work,” to help others find the same satisfaction I felt when publicly sharing my thoughts. To download it visit the web site post, Free “How to Get Published” E-Booklet & click on the “Get Published” button.
When trying to get a non-fiction book published, it is required to submit a book proposal. The publisher for my recently released book, “Anything But a Dog! The Perfect Pet for a Girl with Congenital CMV,” which is about a big, homeless dog’s devotion to my disabled daughter, gave their permission for me to include my book proposal in my free e-book. Readers can use it as a guide for their own proposals.
Share your soul!
Lisa Saunders
Note from Lisa Copen, founder of Rest Ministries: I had the opportunity to read this ebook & it’s a gem. Lisa writes it from the heart, but also provides some special stories & examples that will help you piece together your own story for a book, an article or more. It’s a wonderful tool I recommend.
