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Put first things first. We often put our writing off until after everything “important” or “immediate” gets done. Our dreams, our happiness—OUR WRITING—are BOTH important and immediate. They need and deserve to come first, not last.

Beginning has “genius, power and magic in it.” Start writing. First one word, then another, and another. Before you know it, the words will be flowing.

Be fearless in your first draft. Bury all your “shoulds” in the backyard. Send your inner critic out for ice cream. Relax. Have fun. Let ‘er rip!

Without commitment, discipline is impossible. With commitment, discipline is inevitable. So let go of trying to force yourself to be disciplined. Instead, focus on deepening your commitment to yourself, your dreams and goals, and your writing.

Writer’s Block is not “the problem.” It’s merely pointing you towards whatever’s really getting in your way: fear; lack of commitment, clarity or organization; being tired, stressed or not feeling well. With “writer’s block” don’t get frustrated, get curious. Once you discover the real problem, the solution becomes obvious. To move forward you’ll need to: brainstorm, make a choice, be specific, get a good night’s sleep.

Find a brainstorming partner, or join a mastermind group. Besides the wonderful ideas that others will come up with just for you, brainstorming with others sparks ideas in you that you wouldn’t have come up with on your own. It creates a powerful synergy.

Fear is a liar. It says, “You can’t do this,” when you can. It says, “You’re not inspired. Why bother writing,” when writing is the very thing that will open up your connection to inspiration. It says, “You’re too tired to write,” when writing is what gives you energy. It says, “You’ll never be as good as them,” when it’s your unique voice that is your greatest asset. It says, “You’re a dreamer. Get real,” when everything of value that sas ever been created, started as a dreamer’s vision. Fear is a liar. Start writing and turn the volume down on fear.

Whenever you're stuck remember—where focus goes, inspiration flows. So stop, take a deep breath, relax and focus.

Always remember to “Divide and Conquer!” Or, to be more specific, “Divide and Complete!” There isn’t any writing project, no matter how large and overwhelming, that can’t be divided into smaller, more easily completed pieces. As you complete more and more of the “pieces,” your large project will feel more doable and less overwhelming. One day, one piece, one page, one paragraph at a time.

When facing the blank page makes you go blank—treat it like a Jackson Pollock canvas. Throw words at it without worrying how they’ll land, or what picture they’ll paint. The more words and the less white you have, the easier it is to write, and the more confidence and creativity you bring to the page.

Celebrate! every page, every piece, every publication. Celebrate! every risk taken, every goal met, every milestone achieved. Celebrate! every fear faced, every excuse overcome, every time you thought you couldn’t do it, and then did. Focus less on “when?” and “not good enough,” and “so much more to do,” and focus more on acknowledging how far you’ve come, appreciating who you are and what you’ve done, and celebrating every step along the way.

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About Julie Isaac

Julie Isaac is an award winning author and content creation coach who helps you unleash your writing genius and shine online.

The founder of WritingSpirit, Julie has provided tools, solutions, and support to thousands of writers for over seven years. On twitter, Julie is known as @WritingSpirit, where she's the creator and host of #WriteChat, a live chat for writers held every Sunday since February, 2009. Julie's informative, supportive, and engaging tweets have gained her a twitter following of over 38,000, and led to her being featured in the Mashable.com article, "12 Inspiring Stories of Successful Social Networkers."

Julie's new S.H.I.N.E. Online Content Creation Formula is the culmination of years of study and experience in the fields of writing, creativity, social media, and Internet marketing. S.H.I.N.E. Online teaches you how to blend the creative and entrepreneurial aspects of writing (and other content creation methods) into content that will help you develop a vibrant and thriving online presence, which is essential for building your platform, promoting your book or business, and profiting from your expertise.

Julie Isaac is the founder and creator of:

· The WritingSpirit Book Writer's Community

· S.H.I.N.E. Online Content Creation Formula

· Attraction Journaling™

· #writechat -- a live twitter chat for writers held every Sunday since Feb. 2009

Julie's Current Writing and Coaching Projects:

· Brainstorming Your Blog (using the S.H.I.N.E. Online Content Creation Formula)

· S.H.I.N.E. Online Blog Critiques and Content Creation Coaching

Julie's Ebooks:

· The Top Ten Tips to Unleash Your Book Writing Genius

· The One Page Book Proposal

· Moments of Light: Exploring the Sacred in Everyday Life through Personal Journaling

Anthologies Julie's been in:

· Conscious Entrepreneurs , by Christine Kloser
(a Nautilus Book Award winner for Books of Consciousness)

· Magical Souvenirs, by Arielle Ford

· The Gratitude Book Project, by Donna Kozik (December, 2010)

Classes and talks that Julie's given:

· Unlimited Creativity: How To Meet and Master Writers Block, Procrastination and Perfectionism

· From Shy Writer to Fearless Promoter

· How to Use Twitter for Platform Building and Promotion

· How to Write Fast, Right Now!

People Julie's Interviewed:

· Jane Friedman, the head of Writer's Digest

· Michael Larsen, Literary Agent and Founder of the San Francisco Writer's Conference

· Susan Piver, New York Times Bestselling Author & two time Oprah guest

· Arthur Hiller, Academy Award Winning Director

· …plus many more

People Julie's been interviewed by:

· Kelly Sullivan Walden, for the Women's National Book Association

· David Spark, for Mashable.com (12 Inspiring Stories of Successful Social Networkers)

· Christine Kloser, for Love Your Life Publishing

· Mark David Gerson, for The Muse and You Radio

· Andrea Sholer, for Real Life LoA (Law of Attraction) Radio

Education:

· Degree in English/Creative Writing from San Francisco State University

· Studied Creativity Coaching with Eric Maisel, who is widely regarded as America's foremost creativity coach. He is the author of over 30 books including, "Fearless Creating" and "Coaching the Artist Within."

· Studied Spiritual Writing with Hal Zina Bennett, a gifted writing coach and book doctor, whose client list has included Phil McGraw (Dr. Phil), Shakti Gawain, Judith Orloff, and many others. He is the author of over 30 books including, "Write From the Heart" and "Writing Spiritual Books."

· Studied Entrepreneurial Book Writing with Christine Kloser and Lynne Klippel of Love Your Life Publishing. Christine and Lynne have worked with hundreds of entrepreneurial authors to help them turn their book ideas into books, and then use them to gain national media exposure, add six-figures to their business, and position themselves as an expert in their field.

· Julie's Internet marketing and social media studies have been with some of the best known teachers online today: Jeff Walker, Eben Pagan, Carrie Wilkerson, Ali Brown, Jim Edwards, Yanik Silver, Lisa Sasevich, and Kevin Nations.

Here's what they're saying about Julie Isaac and WritingSpirit.com...

"You’ve done a superb job with this. All very clear, very easy to follow, very well organized. I would say it definitely delivers on its promise."

Hal Zina Bennett
Author of over 30 books, including:
Write From the Heart
Writing Spiritual Books

"Julie, I am looking forward to writing in a way that I haven't in many years. I completed a long short story, got published, did a bunch of readings, am applying to an artist colony, in other words, something has broken open."

Cheri S.
Chicago, IL

"Your suggestions about how to gain clarity and focus while researching my market were incredibly helpful, and your energy amplified mine. I had no idea I would gain so much immediately from your guidance. Thank you!"

Karen Wylie
SoapShed.com

"Thank you, Julie, for helping me to see a blank page as not something to fear but to embrace for all the creative potential it holds. Our coaching session opened my eyes to the realm of possibilities for my project that I wasn't seeing. I can't wait to apply the suggestions you've given me, and am excited about the writing process again."

Jennifer Aderhold
writer

"I never considered concepts like courage, curiosity, intention as journaling tools. I can begin to see how they are just as important as a working pen and sheet of paper."

Judy C.
Madison, WI

"Somehow 'starting', putting those first words on paper, is daunting. These exercises give me focus and purpose."

Barbara B.
Charleston, SC

Julie’s writing and creativity tips have saved me from the clutches of self-pity and procrastination. I now have no excuse but to do what I love, and stay focused. They have pushed me further in my goals. With each tip, I find myself smiling and printing them out to be pasted around my monitor.

Shawn Laplante
writer/filmmaker

"It got me motivated to write again which has been great."

St. Louis, MO

"A lot of excellent advice presented in a nuturing way."

Carol F.
San Francisco

"Thank you for your inspiration.

Peggy L.
Washington, DC