Writer. Editor. Speaker. Dream Releaser. Where am I? I live in Brisbane, Australia and travel the world, but there's a good chance you'll find me near a book -- writing one, reading one, or editing one for someone else. I love to encourage other writers, and have two other … Read More about About Belinda Pollard…
New Gracewriters podcast
Several of us have launched a new podcast for Christians who write to change popular culture. It will be up on iTunes etc soon, but there's a sneak preview plus video here. … [Read More...] about New Gracewriters podcast
Christian writers and self-doubt
Uncertainty can dog Christian writers, and it often takes us by surprise. We expect to be all calm and spiritual, not scared and hiding under a blanket. Why does it happen? Imagination is deeply personal. Baring our imagination and … [Read More...] about Christian writers and self-doubt
When Christian writing is a battlefield
While I was preparing this topic for Gracewriters this week, my computer suddenly went dark and quiet and smelled like burnt toast. Stuff happens, but it’s interesting timing. Other Christian writers are facing heightened challenges at this time, … [Read More...] about When Christian writing is a battlefield
Light Memoir
Dogged Optimism
Lessons in Joy from a Disaster-Prone Dog "An accomplished, inspiring piece of writing that had me completely hooked from the first page to the unexpected and gratifying end." Gill Pavey,…
Wild Crimes Series
Poison Bay
When the wilderness is not your only enemy, who do you trust? Television reporter Callie Brown likes big cities and good coffee. But, running from a broken heart, she agrees to join old friends…
Deutsch
Verschollen in der Poison Bay
Aus dem australischen Englisch von Maren Feller Wenn die Wildnis nicht dein einziger Gegner ist – wem kannst du noch trauen? „Die Maori nennen diesen Ort Ata Whenua – das Land der…
For writers
Use the Power of Feedback to Write a Better Book
Feedback is powerful. As we respond to it, learn from it, and sometimes resist it, our writing-muscle grows. But the process can be complicated…