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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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Private One-on-One Coaching with Julie Isaac
One of my goals for 2010 is to help YOU make your writing dreams come true. I can help you write your book, and build your author's platform while you're writing. Or, if your book is already published, I can help you build a strong online promotional base, and repurpose your book into promotional material and information products.
If you've ever longed to have someone take you by the hand and walk you through the book writing or promotional process, working with me could be what you've been looking for.
If you're not sure that you're at a point, yet, where coaching can help, read Karen's experience of our first coaching call together:
"I was looking forward to meeting you on the phone, but really feared the call would waste your time since I am in such an early stage of writing and planning my book. I thought it was too soon for me to benefit from a coach--and I couldn't have been more wrong! 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
Here are some of the book writing and promotional areas I can help you with.
Creativity Coaching
Writing & Publishing
Platform Building & Book Promotion
Hourly coaching:
$125 an hour (or $100/hr for past monthly coaching clients)
Coaching Packages:
#1 $400 ($100/hr) One month of 1 hour a week phone coaching or
$400 Total for 4 hrs Two months of 1 hour every other week
#2 $350/month ($87.50/hr) Two months of 1 hour a week phone coaching
$700 Total for 8 hours
#3 $300/month ($75/hr) Three months of 1 hour a week phone coaching
$900 Total for 12 hrs
If this interests you (or if you have any questions), please write me at Julie@WritingSpiritCoaching.com, so that we can set up your free 20 minute strategy session.
If you've been wanting someone to help you on your book writing journey, or to help you promote yourself or your book, write to me today.
Julie@WritingSpiritCoaching.com
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| 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
"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.
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