During your learning process you will be looking at what others write and searching the Internet for help on writing. While research is necessary, you will become plagued with doubt if you look too closely at others or the success they've achieved.
The vast majority of books on writing and book marketing are written by non-Christians. While I have received excellent advice with straightforward information in "how-to" books, they aren't written from a faith based viewpoint. They don't bring God glory because He's not part of the success equation for them.
You'll be tempted to work harder then necessary if you don't remember that with God, success takes time, as He's more concerned with perfecting you - then your writing.
As a Christian author, you write because you believe God has given you a message to share with others. Certainly, you want to improve your writing skills and become the best writer you can be. But try to avoid the trap of comparing yourself to others, as this will take away from what God has called you to do.
In other words:
BE ORIGINAL.
Always use your own words. Say what you believe God wants you to convey to others. Don't worry about whether it is as popular as what many "successful" Christian authors are writing. Don't just jump on the bandwagon because you want to jump start your writing career. Much of what is written today is extremely light in content and lacks real spiritual substance. Dare to let God mature you into the person He has in mind, and you won't be writing stuff that years down the road may embarrass you.
BE YOURSELF.
After writing awhile, you'll discover your own rhythm, your own writing style and voice. Even in non-fiction writing you will have developed your voice. Let yourself explore different writing styles and learn from them, but eventually, with time, you'll fall into a writing style that will be all your own. That's when you'll be comfortable being who God made you to be and that confidence will be reflected in your writing.
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