My Writer's Diary | Thoughts of a Christian Indie Author
Ericka Clay
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Hey, I'm Ericka. I'm an indie author and blogger trying to figure this whole "life" thing out. Come alongside me as I give you a glimpse into my life as a wife, mama, writer, and most importantly, a child of God.
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Mar 15, 2023
Taking hold of my writing future.
I don’t have everything figured out. But as I study God’s word and remove distractions from my life to hear His voice, I’m met with absolute peace, including when it comes to my writing career. I share next steps for my books and also talk about the ways God has been moving through my life […]
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Mar 8, 2023
How self-assessment can heal your heart.
I have problems. You’ve probably realized this by now. But I do think one of the greatest gifts God’s given me is the ability to self-assess my motives. Self-assessment leads to understanding God’s conviction, then to confession, which leads to repentance. It’s a hard act of uncovering the wrongs in our hearts. But it’s a […]
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Mar 2, 2023
Making changes, finding routine.
I’m making a major life change that is making me feel better, body, mind, and soul. I also talk about routines. Why they’re important and how they’ve helped equip me mentally as a mom, wife, and writer. Click play to hear my heart. © 2023 by Ericka Clay Mentioned in this episode…http://todoist.com/features A FEW MORE […]
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Mar 1, 2023
Finding faith through parenting.
I’ve been letting go in all areas of my life. The hardest? Raising my daughter to know Christ. But I have faith that God has already marked out her journey and is guiding her by the hand. It’s up to me to love her fiercely and to squash any fear I have that she’ll stray. […]
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Feb 28, 2023
Why the act of submission has made me a better writer.
I used to think of submission as the “s” word. Now, I find peace in fully surrendering to the path God desires for me, and this surrender extends to my writing career. I’ve learned to let go and let God call the shots when it comes to my writing and marketing my books. But I’ve […]
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Feb 27, 2023
My ultimate goal as a writer.
We often don’t keep the main thing the main thing. Our human flesh is always looking for bigger, better, more success. But when we don’t put the Gospel at the forefront of our mind, the redeeming path Christ has created for all of us, are we really creating art? Or are we just creating a […]
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Feb 24, 2023
Taking care of my writer’s body.
I’ve had a difficult time in my past dealing with body dysmorphia and over-exercising. It led to a lot of darkness. But fortunately, God’s grace has led me away from this misguided approach towards my body and to a new understanding of what taking care of myself actually entails. Healing your body is also a […]
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Feb 23, 2023
Saying “no” to social media as a writer…and a human.
My struggle is real with this one. Other than LinkedIn, I’m off social media. More accurately, God’s asked me to be off social media, and I’m finally giving it up. How do I do this writing thing without shouting it all over the internet? I share that today, plus what growing as a writer looks […]
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Feb 22, 2023
Taking Lent to rest my writer’s mind.
Lent starts today. It’s something I haven’t celebrated since I was a young Catholic girl. But now? I truly understand the importance of resting thoroughly in Christ. To do this? I’m greatly lowering my caffeine intake. You can probably tell by the sound of this recording how well this process is going lol. But I’m […]
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Feb 21, 2023
Embracing scary as a writer.
Today, I’m taking stock of all the things I enjoy doing for the Lord writing-wise and how I’m not your average bear when it comes to marketing my work. I also share my latest “scary” endeavor and why I’ve chosen to go this particular route with my books. Click play to hear my heart. © […]
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Feb 20, 2023
Writing in the desert.
As an indie author, I can relate to the Temple artisans in Exodus 31, creating something so beautiful for God but for few eyes only. I’m dedicating my work to the Lord, but I’m also suffering from the withdrawals that come when you realize something is not about you but Him. I’m giving that old […]
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