Devotional Writer seeks advice

[Kalli]

I've been writing short devotionals for over a year now for church. I've amassed about 70 so far (one a week). I am good at writing short pieces, such as devotional and poems, nothing usually more than a page long. I would love to write Sunday School literature, tracts, or something along those lines. (Eventually I want to publish my devotionals in a book so I can hand them out).
What would be some advice for me in wanting to write literature? I'm in process of writing a fiction book but that's not my forte, and I'm not good at character development, neither do I think my gift is there.
My forte is using the Bible to help others (and myself), gain encouragement, discernment, and ultimately to build upon the faith. I do not have a degree in anything so I'm not what you would say "qualified" as some devotional writers are, but I've been told by many many people I should go into writing. My writing style is personal and poignant. Just seeking advice on what I can use this "gift" for. I'm soaking it in prayer!

Blessings!

P.S If need be I can post a short devotional here to let the style of my writing come out, just let me know!

 

[Tariel]

Devotionals are a great place to start, but here's what you want to do: send them away. Submit them to those devotional booklets you see all over the place. The people who put them together need 365 of those things a year, you know. Who do you think writes them? People like us, that's who. I've seen countless young people amassing bylines - and some extra spending money. One devotional will sell for about $15.

"Eventually" isn't good enough - the time is now.