For the Love of Bringing Books to Life: Write, Publish, and Be Known
Writer’s Block? Shift Your Subconscious Beliefs
Many readers of this blog know my colleague Joshua Home Edwards who handles the technical aspects of my interactive teleseminars and has provided invaluable advice. Joshua introduced me to Gina Maria Mele, who does fascinating work with people’s belief systems. I asked her how she might apply her work to writer’s block and here’s her response: Lisa: Gina, many aspiring authors get stuck. One of the most common blocks is that deep down they don’t feel safe fully expressing themselves. Gina: That fear comes from fear of rejection, which usually goes back to childhood. In some survival capacity, even as[...]
Writer’s Block? Good News about Neuroplasticity & Your Changeable Brain
When I read Dr. RKG’s blog post on brain neuroplasticity and how to “take in the good” the lights went on for me. It hit home for me in a personal way, but I also connected some dots for some of my clients who may embark on book writing with lurking belief systems like: – “I can’t write.” – “It’s dangerous to express myself (or my truth).” – “When I’m fully in my power, I won’t have anyone to love me.” – “Telling my story/truth will hurt others.” – “I’ll never write anything worthy enough for people to read/buy.” It[...]
Writing Tips: Writing All Over the Place? Too Many Ideas?
Yesterday morning, one of my book coaching clients said she had so many competing ideas for what to write–a book, a blog–and even more ideas what to write about–suburban consumption mom goes green, healing, shamanic experiences around the world. She didn’t know how to choose a writing project. In fact, she wondered if she can be writing right now with all that’s going on in her life. As I led her in a visualization for writing, it became clear to me she needed to ground herself and feel connected to the earth. It would help her release some of the[...]
Your Muse Calls: A Poem
Technorati claim code: DGZYPFQSM4E5 In a bit of a divergence from my customary marketing and publishing focus, here’s a poem I hope will inspire you: your muse calls to you across a great, rocky chasm you look down feel queasy look across but see no bridge still your muse calls your heart stirs yearns pulls you and without thinking you step forward into thin air and grow wings
Writing Blocks: Create Sacred Space
One of my future book writing students (she’s registered for the May class) called to say she’s a bit stuck. Going through the preliminary material, she found herself feeling a bit hazy about her book, and conflicted about her goals: Continue reading
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