TruthMedia » Write Click http://truthmedia.com Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:21:53 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 en Praying for the Truth Media volunteer authors http://truthmedia.com/2008/08/12/praying-for-the-truth-media-volunteer-authors/ http://truthmedia.com/2008/08/12/praying-for-the-truth-media-volunteer-authors/#comments Tue, 12 Aug 2008 21:05:14 +0000 GailR http://truthmedia.com/?p=2190 TruthMedia’s internet ministry could not exist without the countless number of volunteer authors who provide content for our many websites. That is YOU and we are so grateful for you.

This week, our prayer teams are praying over our content and the writers who provide it.

Be encouraged as YOU are prayed for this week ….

The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer;
my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge.
He is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.
– Psalm 18:2


MONDAY
Content That Listens - 
Previously users were content to just sit back and read. Now they want to actively participate through discussion and user-driven content. It’s time for content that listens. This is content that is culturally relevant, that encourages interactivity and that is fluid and dynamic. Please pray that we would receive submissions of this nature, and that the Lord would use this sort of content for ministry opportunities.


TUESDAY
Faithful Volunteers
 -Today, please pray for our one-time as well as continuing volunteer authors. Please pray that God would bless them with words and ideas, as well as increase their discernment in knowing what issues to address in their writing. Please also pray for their spiritual protection and for the Lord’s hand of continued blessing.

WEDNESDAY
Varied Content -
As a ministry that seeks to meet our audiences at their felt needs, and address the deeper issues with the hope of Jesus Christ, it is crucial for us to be able to be both aware and accommodating to that which our visitors seek. This requires content of us that is varied, and address a series of different issues, experiences and needs. Please pray that God would give us wisdom in what kind of content we should pursue and request of our volunteer authors.

THURSDAY
New Recruits -
As new and old visitors come to our site, please pray that those with writing abilities and an ear to the Lord’s Spirit would be drawn to write for us, and send us suitable submissions. Pray that the timid would be given courage and the hesitant would be given a nudge from the Lord.

FRIDAY
A Launch Pad for Change
- Please pray that the content that our authors provide would act as a launch pad for transformation in people’s hearts and souls. Pray that the words and concepts presented in the writing would lead people to begin a relationship with Christ and encourage them to join the advancing of the kingdom.

Be blessed as you feel God inspiring your writing through the prayers of others.

Warmly,
Gail Rodgers

]]> http://truthmedia.com/2008/08/12/praying-for-the-truth-media-volunteer-authors/feed/ Where our audience comes from… http://truthmedia.com/2008/04/28/where-our-audience-comes-from/ http://truthmedia.com/2008/04/28/where-our-audience-comes-from/#comments Tue, 29 Apr 2008 07:44:19 +0000 GailR http://truthmedia.com/?p=1595 Did you know that last month there were over 400,000 visitors to the TruthMedia sites?

The top 10 countries they came from were: (1) USA (2) Canada, (3) China (4) Great Britain (5) France
(6) Singapore (7) Australia (8) Sweden (9) India and (10) Taiwan.

68,000 individuals subscribe to the regular newsletter and over 1000 join our chat groups monthly.

TruthMedia seeks to present “content that listens” and our audience is responding, writing in and encouraging one another in our chat rooms and on our blogs.

Share one of our sites with someone in your world today….
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]]> http://truthmedia.com/2008/04/28/where-our-audience-comes-from/feed/ Writing evangelistically http://truthmedia.com/2007/10/19/write-evangelistic/ http://truthmedia.com/2007/10/19/write-evangelistic/#comments Fri, 19 Oct 2007 22:41:18 +0000 SarahH http://truthmedia.com/2007/10/19/write-evangelistic/ moderating.jpgGod has commissioned us as Christians to share the Gospel.  We are called to offer others the opportunity to experience a personal relationship with Him. Many people have responded to this command and have used their skills in writing to evangelize on our websites.

The task of sharing the Gospel with someone with no church background is harder than it seems.  How do you communicate clearly with someone who has little or no understanding of the terms, concepts and characters which make up our faith?

In light of this, we’ve put together a list of the most common problems we find in articles submitted for non-Christians. We also included “before and after” examples where applicable.

I Corinthians 9:22,23 says, “When I am with those who are weak, I share their weakness, for I want to bring the weak to Christ. Yes, I try to find common ground with everyone, doing everything I can to save some. I do everything to spread the Good News and share in its blessings.” (NLT)

Changing the way you write can be a scary thing.  Ask God to help you see your writing through the eyes your reader.  He can take your personal evangelism to a new level of effectiveness.

]]> http://truthmedia.com/2007/10/19/write-evangelistic/feed/ Interactive Campaign Ideas http://truthmedia.com/2007/04/12/interactive-campaign-ideas/ http://truthmedia.com/2007/04/12/interactive-campaign-ideas/#comments Thu, 12 Apr 2007 23:03:09 +0000 Gail http://writeclick.wearetm.com/2007/04/12/interactive-campaign-ideas/ Each month we will have our General Monthly Theme that will guide our Editorial team in choosing content.

We will also have an Interactive Campaign that will flow out of that theme and will invite our audience to talk to us.

As you think of monthly themes also think about what questions might flow out of that theme to engage our audience in dialogue with a mentor.

Here are some questions suggested from our Mentor Coordinator, Terry, based on issues that she has seen addressed by our mentors.

Do you feel isolated, hurt or afraid and have no one to talk to?

Are you struggling with anxiety? Do you experience panic attacks and afraid to face the day?

Are you lonely in your relationship and wish it was different?

Why is it hard to ask for help?

Is your spouse addicted to porn and you’re feeling lonely, islotated and unloved?

Are you feeling the regrets of having an abortion and need someone to talk to?

Do you struggle with the deep darkness of depression and find yourself without hope?

Are you facing an unwanted divorce or separation? Is your world coming to an end?

Is there life after divorce, abortion, sexual, physical or emotional abuse?

Thanks for your thoughts!

Gail

]]> http://truthmedia.com/2007/04/12/interactive-campaign-ideas/feed/ Themes and Campaigns http://truthmedia.com/2007/04/12/themes-and-campaigns/ http://truthmedia.com/2007/04/12/themes-and-campaigns/#comments Thu, 12 Apr 2007 22:17:23 +0000 leahj http://writeclick.wearetm.com/2007/04/12/themes-and-campaigns/ Our 18 month theme schedule is becoming smaller and smaller as time marches on (Can you believe we are thinking of July content already!!) So guess what time it is!!! It’s time for us to get our creative juices flowing and start thinking of themes and Interactive campaigns

What does our audience want to talk about the most? What do they care about? What is their felt need? All these questions are great questions to ask yourself as you think about our new themes and Interactive campaigns. I invite you to add your thoughts and feelings below and join in this great discussion.

]]> http://truthmedia.com/2007/04/12/themes-and-campaigns/feed/ Are you a movie fan? http://truthmedia.com/2007/02/05/are-you-a-movie-fan/ http://truthmedia.com/2007/02/05/are-you-a-movie-fan/#comments Tue, 06 Feb 2007 07:03:59 +0000 Gail http://writeclick.wearetm.com/2007/02/05/are-you-a-movie-fan/ If catching a flick is your way to relax and unwind then we want to hear from you! TruthMedia has a new movie blog. Check it out at www.movies.thelife.com

The Movie blog’s purpose is to use movies and media to engage our culture in a discussion about life’s fundamental questions and ultimately create conversations of a spiritual nature.

We’re looking for those interested in commenting and posting on an occasional basis or as part of a team who will take on this unique challenge.

Movies provide a great platform to discuss ideas, values, challenges, faith and life.

Would you like to join the discussion? Let us know.

]]> http://truthmedia.com/2007/02/05/are-you-a-movie-fan/feed/ Titles that get noticed http://truthmedia.com/2006/11/14/titles-that-get-noticed/ http://truthmedia.com/2006/11/14/titles-that-get-noticed/#comments Wed, 15 Nov 2006 00:13:11 +0000 Claire http://wearetm.com/writeclick/2006/11/14/titles-that-get-noticed/ They say not to judge a book by it�s cover but for many people walking through a bookstore, that�s exactly what they do. A similiar thing happens with titles and taglines online. You only have a few seconds to convince the reader to choose your article. How do you get their attention?

I had the chance to do some research today on how titles and taglines are used in popular magazines. The main thing we noticed is the difference between LABELING an article and INVITING someone to read it. Labeling tells you what the article is, the other tells you why you need it. The same elements that work in taglines can help make your article title that one that stands out.

Great Titles:

  • Use active language
  • Suggest effortless solutions � we noticed words like easy, lazy, cheat, trick, miracle, stressfree
  • Offer to let you join the club � Best secrets for flawless skin
  • Use questions that include the answer � Cheat on your diet and still lose weight?
  • Suggest an element of discovery � Our best beauty finds, Surprising ways to ______
  • Use inspirational or transformational language � You can do it! Organize your home for the holidays
  • Use words that exude a feeling � Cozy, comfortable
  • Use superlative language � best, better, great, ultimate, greatest ever
  • Often use exclamation points (but rarely more than one per cover)
  • Suggest abundance � 20+ ideas for, 700+ Ways to get fit now
  • Include a sense of immediacy � Get organized today, Delicious meals to cook tonight

Frequently used words:

  • Easy
  • Best
  • Great
  • New
  • Most
  • Need
  • Ultimate
  • Perfect
  • How to
  • Fast

Some of these words are more appropriate to specific topics than others but they�re all good things to keep in mind. Your reader wants to know what the article will do for them right now. Your title is a great place to tell them.

Claire Colvin

Sr. Ed., TruthMedia

]]> http://truthmedia.com/2006/11/14/titles-that-get-noticed/feed/ Do something differently http://truthmedia.com/2006/11/02/do-something-differently/ http://truthmedia.com/2006/11/02/do-something-differently/#comments Thu, 02 Nov 2006 11:08:57 +0000 Gail http://wearetm.com/writeclick/2006/11/02/do-something-differently/ Quote: author unknown

If you always do what you always did, you’ll always get what you always got!

Do something different today!

]]> http://truthmedia.com/2006/11/02/do-something-differently/feed/ Are you a translator? http://truthmedia.com/2006/11/02/are-you-a-translator/ http://truthmedia.com/2006/11/02/are-you-a-translator/#comments Thu, 02 Nov 2006 11:07:27 +0000 Gail http://wearetm.com/writeclick/2006/11/02/are-you-a-translator/ Our sites continue to grow! We are always on the lookout for good translators.

New language sites:

Arabic: http://www.anahena.com/
Russian: http://www.powertochangerussia.com/
Chinese: http://www.chenggongle.com/
Spanish: http://www.poderparacambiar.com/
Japanese: http://www.jinseiokaeruhiketsu.com/

Military site: http://militarylives.com

Coming VERY soon:

Malay
French
Italian

]]> http://truthmedia.com/2006/11/02/are-you-a-translator/feed/ Our Sites Continue to Grow! http://truthmedia.com/2006/11/02/our-sites-continue-to-grow/ http://truthmedia.com/2006/11/02/our-sites-continue-to-grow/#comments Thu, 02 Nov 2006 11:03:54 +0000 Gail http://wearetm.com/writeclick/2006/11/02/our-sites-continue-to-grow/ Are you fluent in a language other than English? Keep in mind that we are always looking for translators.

New language sites:

Arabic: http://www.anahena.com/
Russian: http://www.powertochangerussia.com/
Chinese: http://www.chenggongle.com/
Spanish: http://www.poderparacambiar.com/
Japanese: http://www.jinseiokaeruhiketsu.com/

Military site: http://militarylives.com

Coming VERY soon:

Malay
French
Italian

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