required reading assignment for: gospel glamour congregants & brand ambassadors reading: the artist’s way by julia cameron reading partner: mitchell royel

required reading assignment

for: gospel glamour congregants & brand ambassadors
reading: the artist’s way by julia cameron
reading partner: mitchell royel
deadline: october 13, 2026

gospel glamour began with the reading of cowboy christmas — a starting point that gave us a shared story, a shared language, and a reason to gather around creativity and imagination.

now, we’re transitioning into a new concept and a new chapter for gospel glamour. this next phase is about expanding the vision, challenging ourselves creatively, and exploring what happens when faith, artistry, culture, and personal expression meet.

this is the beginning of something new for gospel glamour — a fresh concept, a deeper creative journey, and an invitation to participate in what comes next.

this is a required creative-development reading. over the next week, everyone is expected to engage seriously with the artist’s way and reflect on what it means to develop an authentic creative voice, protect artistic identity, and show up consistently for the work.

assignment

read the artist’s way by julia cameron and prepare a written reflection using the framework below.

essay framework

1. introduction — your creative identity
describe what creativity, artistry, and personal expression mean to you. identify one question or idea you hope the book will help you explore.

2. key lessons from the reading
identify three major ideas from the book that stood out to you. explain each idea in your own words and discuss why it matters to your creative practice.

3. application — putting the ideas into practice
describe how you could apply these lessons to your work as a congregant, artist, creative, or brand ambassador. include at least two specific examples.

4. authenticity and artistic voice
reflect on what makes your creative perspective distinct. what influences you, and how can you develop your own voice without simply following what everyone else is doing?

5. sharing, privacy, and discretion
consider what creative thoughts, writings, concepts, experiences, or works should be shared publicly and what may need to remain private.

not everything created during this process is automatically intended for public release. sharing may or may not be appropriate, depending on the material, context, permissions, and the individual’s comfort level. when in doubt, ask before sharing.

6. conclusion — the next step
end with a clear statement about what you intend to do differently after completing the reading. identify one concrete creative action you will take during the following week.

submission requirements

• complete the assigned reading.

• submit a thoughtful essay following the framework above.

• focus on your own interpretation rather than simply summarizing the book.

• be specific, honest, and constructive.

• respect the privacy and creative boundaries of others.

• do not assume that personal reflections, drafts, artwork, or other materials are approved for public distribution.

deadline

all assignments are due one week from today: october 13, 2026.

the purpose of this assignment is not simply to finish a book. it is to examine how we create, why we create, and how we can become more intentional about the work we put into the world.

read deeply. reflect honestly. create deliberately.