How I got started
First, I love to write. Many moons ago I saw an advertisement in the local papers about a writing course. I enrolled and paid, but alas, I did not have the stamina to complete my assignments. In any case, I gained some ideas of the “write stuff” and of writing markets.

When my writing passion got fired up three years ago, I went on the net and found some good resources for beginning writers. I read books, magazines and online articles on writing. An e-book that I found inspiring was “Women on Writing–From Inspiration to Publication”. Knowledge is alive and I am still learning the ropes and honing my skill.

My first paid secular articles appeared in local parenting magazines. But my heart is in making God known. Following the ideas I had gathered from my research, I began to look for Christian publishers. I was elated when New Covenant accepted my 1,000-word article at my first attempt. At that time I did not care how much I would be paid. I danced with joy when I saw my byline in a foreign magazine. When the payment arrived, I photocopied the US$200 cheque!

Why do I submit my spiritual articles to overseas markets? Simply because the paid writing market in Singapore for freelancers is very small. So I cast a wider net. I am not limiting my writing to Catholic publications. I am beginning to approach Protestant publications as well. There are many non-denominational and ecumenical Christian publications and as long as articles are Christian in nature they stand a chance of being accepted.