Episode 13

Doug Newton

Tackling A Three Book Series

Doug Newton spent 40 years as a pastor and ministry leader. He knew writing was a part of his call and this year published a three-part book series entitled Fresh Eyes. We discuss his process and organizational techniques.
Doug Newton spent 40 years as a pastor and ministry leader. He knew writing was a part of his call and this year published a three-part book series entitled Fresh Eyes. We discuss his process and organizational techniques.
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Show Notes:13. Doug Newton — Tackling A Three Book Series

For 40 years Doug pastored and lead ministries, knowing that one-day writing would play a bigger role in his ministry.  That time has come.

In the summer of 2018, Doug will launch the first three books in his Fresh Eyes series. In our conversation, we discuss how Doug tackled planning, writing, and organizing a series of books. We also spend time talking about the differences between writing sermons and writing books. Doug has some valuable advice for pastors thinking about their work and career in writing.

“The only kind of writing is rewriting.”― Ernest Hemingway, A Moveable Feast

 

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  • Big night. Their first symphony. And my first time buying sour patch kids at the symphony.
  • Snow day.
  • We saw a lot of ducks and only got the chance to shoot at a few, but another great day outdoors. Special thanks to @rwakie for a great day hunting.
  • Taco Tuesday. Yes, that is cheese sauce she is covered in. Who doesn’t like queso.
I’m working… I promise. Happy opening day. One of my favorites.
I’m working… I promise. Happy opening day. One of my favorites.
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For the past couple of years, I've been working on a second non-fiction book project. It's still a long way from being done, but today I finished the first draft. 64,917 words. Hopefully more to come soon. I'd appreciate your prayers. We're currently in the process of submitting it to publishers.
For the past couple of years, I've been working on a second non-fiction book project. It's still a long way from being done, but today I finished the first draft. 64,917 words. Hopefully more to come soon. I'd appreciate your prayers. We're currently in the process of submitting it to publishers.
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It’s been exactly one year today since The Five Masculine Instincts was released. I just wanted to say thanks again to so many of you who have not only purchased the book but shared it. It’s been an incredible year with so many u forgettable experiences I’ll never forget. But more than anything I’m grateful for readers. Reading a book takes time. It’s a gift to have people invest that time in the work you’ve created. I mean it when I say thank you.
It’s been exactly one year today since The Five Masculine Instincts was released. I just wanted to say thanks again to so many of you who have not only purchased the book but shared it. It’s been an incredible year with so many u forgettable experiences I’ll never forget. But more than anything I’m grateful for readers. Reading a book takes time. It’s a gift to have people invest that time in the work you’ve created. I mean it when I say thank you.
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Last year we turned a trash can into a R2-D2 Valentine’s Day box. This year Ashley gets the credit for life size Mando box. It’s getting out of control.
Last year we turned a trash can into a R2-D2 Valentine’s Day box. This year Ashley gets the credit for life size Mando box. It’s getting out of control.
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Big night. Their first symphony. And my first time buying sour patch kids at the symphony.
Big night. Their first symphony. And my first time buying sour patch kids at the symphony.
Big night. Their first symphony. And my first time buying sour patch kids at the symphony.
Big night. Their first symphony. And my first time buying sour patch kids at the symphony.
Big night. Their first symphony. And my first time buying sour patch kids at the symphony.
Big night. Their first symphony. And my first time buying sour patch kids at the symphony.
Big night. Their first symphony. And my first time buying sour patch kids at the symphony.
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Snow day.
Snow day.
Snow day.
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We saw a lot of ducks and only got the chance to shoot at a few, but another great day outdoors. Special thanks to @rwakie for a great day hunting.
We saw a lot of ducks and only got the chance to shoot at a few, but another great day outdoors. Special thanks to @rwakie for a great day hunting.
We saw a lot of ducks and only got the chance to shoot at a few, but another great day outdoors. Special thanks to @rwakie for a great day hunting.
We saw a lot of ducks and only got the chance to shoot at a few, but another great day outdoors. Special thanks to @rwakie for a great day hunting.
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Taco Tuesday. Yes, that is cheese sauce she is covered in. Who doesn’t like queso.
Taco Tuesday. Yes, that is cheese sauce she is covered in. Who doesn’t like queso.
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