"And He that sat upon the throne said, Behold I make all things new. And He said unto me, write, for these words are faithful and true."
-Revelation 21:5
When the Lord impresses on your heart, “it’s time to tell that story”, what do you do next?
Good question.
The writing and publishing world can be mysterious, overwhelming, and often, lonely. But it doesn’t have to be.
We support Catholic writers in the journey of writing, publishing, and promoting their message. Teaching, coaching, community—all in the context of a solidly Catholic worldview and a Christian anthropology.
Because you are more than a writer. You are a uniquely gifted child of God who’s been commissioned to share in His creative work. And that’s how we see you first.
OUR MISSION
Write These Words is a place for Catholic writers to find inspiration and information about the craft of writing and the world of publishing.
We believe that by inviting God into our writing, we give Him praise, we provide inspiration to others, we sanctify our own life, and help transform the world for good.
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ABOUT US
Meet Claire
Co-founder and Director of Content
The integration of spiritual direction and creative discernment informs Claire Dwyer's approach to teaching and coaching in her work with Catholic writers. As both a certified spiritual director and purpose and productivity coach, she blends goal-setting frameworks with creativity and spirituality to help writers gain clarity and momentum around the projects that matter the most.
An experienced editor, certified copywriter, best-selling author, and sought-after speaker, she knows first-hand the transformative power of words when put effectively at the service of the Gospel.
Her book, This Present Paradise: A Spiritual Journey with St. Elizabeth of the Trinity (Featured on the Abiding Together Podcast) , and her "Let Yourself Be Loved" keynote and retreat have introduced tens of thousands of women to the mystery and beauty of their own interior lives.
Coming soon, the Blessed is She Advent Devotional In the Wait: Living in the Now and Not Yet will invite women to find the Lord in the precious seasons of spacious waiting, and her upcoming release from Sophia Institute Press, A Spacious Place: A Spiritual Journey with St. Edith Stein is taking shape amidst the joyful and demanding duties of wife, mom, Content Editor of SpiritualDirection.com, and Content Director of Write These Words.
Find out more about her here.
Meet Mike
Co-founder, Book Publishing Mentor, and Director of Ops
Everyone has a story to tell. Mike loves to walk with writers through a simplified publishing process and help guide them in their journey of becoming a successfully published author.
Mike's approach includes listening to your book idea and then coming up with a path to publishing plan together. If desired, he can also offer you a combination of design, publishing, and mentorship+coaching services.
With over twenty-five years experience in both traditional and independent publishing, Mike has certification as a professional Book Publishing Consultant and as a Kajabi website expert. He studied design at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh and completed his undergraduate studies at Franciscan University. He is the owner/designer at Faith & Family Publications (link highlighted).
Currently, Mike provide services for several prominent Catholic publishers including the Augustine Institute, Sophia Institute Press, Walking with Purpose, Ruah Woods, & Cardinal Studios. He also works with Entrepreneur Media, along with many other mission-driven organizations. As a top-rated designer with Reedsy, Mike loves working directly with first-time and seasoned authors, across multiple book genres.
Mike may also be found on the sports fields or courts where he loves coaching youth baseball, softball, volleyball and basketball in his local community. Mike, and his wife Amy, live outside of Philadelphia where they homeschool their six children.
Meet Fr. Jeremiah
Spiritual Advisor
Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shyrock, CFR, is from Barto, PA. He graduated from Kutztown University in Kutztown, PA in 2002 where he studied Philosophy and professional writing. In September 2002 he entered the Community of Franciscan Friars of the Renewal (CFR) and was ordained a priest in 2011 by Cardinal Timothy Dolan in St. Patricks’ Cathedral in New York City.
In 2014 he completed studies in spiritual direction at Our Lady of Divine Providence School of spiritual direction in Clearwater, FL. Throughout his time as a Franciscan he has participated in his community’s charism of hands-on work with the poor and preaching. He lived for 3 years as a hermit at the Monastery of Bethlehem in Livingston Manor, NY and now currently lives at San Juan Diego Friary in Albuquerque, New Mexico where he preaches retreats, is a spiritual director and conducts parish missions on either the spiritual life or Mary.
He is the author ofAmid Passing Things: Life, Prayer, and Relationship with God (2019), Mary and the Interior Life (2023), and Let Him Lead: An Invitation to Let Jesus Guide Your Heart and Your Life (2025). For more information, visit his website at: fatherjeremiah.com and follow him on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/father_jeremiah/
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