Wendy Melrose:
Obedience Unlocks Purpose
Wendy’s story begins with a verse and ends with a reawakened calling. Along the way, she rediscovers the power of obedience, the weight of forgotten gifts, and the joy of helping others birth their own stories.
Bio
Wendy Melrose is a faith-fueled author, creative visionary, and founder of In The Zone, where she helps aspiring authors write, publish, and launch books that create real impact. After selling her successful insurance agency in 2023, Wendy answered God’s call to restore her gift of writing and guide others in boldly sharing their stories. Whether you’re a coach, speaker, or someone called by God to write, Wendy equips you with the clarity, strategy, and support to bring your book to life—and into the hands of those who need it most.
Topics
- Rediscovering long-lost creative gifts
- Transitioning from business ownership to faith-driven purpose
- The spiritual importance of obedience and timing
- Co-writing and ghostwriting with integrity
- Helping authors birth their books with God’s guidance
- Navigating the publishing world with transparency
- Creating books from interviews and existing content
- Supporting terminally ill clients to finish their life’s work
- Identifying and walking out divine assignments
- Walking others through fear at the finish line of big dreams
Guiding Questions
- What was it about that specific verse that shifted your entire perspective?
- Can you take us to that moment in the revival service—what did you feel when you saw the poetry book?
- How did it feel to realize you’d thrown away a gift God had given you?
- What did the process of rediscovering your writing voice look like?
- How do you walk people through the “pain to promise” method you mentioned?
- What was it like helping someone finish a book while they were facing a terminal illness?
- How has your faith influenced your approach to publishing and writing?
- What red flags have you seen in the traditional publishing world?
- What advice do you give to someone who feels stuck or unsure if their story matters?
- What’s the most rewarding part of the work you do now?