For the Love of Bringing Books to Life: Write, Publish, and Be Known
Book Writing: How to Get the Writing Done
On a call with my mastermind partners today, I suggested we use the 5-question format I use with my book writing students for accountability (courtesy of my mentor and friend Mitch Feigenberg): What did I say I’d do? What did I actually do? What worked? What didn’t? What’s next? Out of my 3 commitments, I’d completed 2. I’d already scheduled commitment 3 in my calendar, so just scheduling again for this week wasn’t going to work. Instead, I decided first to be realistic. 8-10 hours just wasn’t happening–too much to do to support my Bring Your Book to Life participants.[...]
Write a Book? What Have I Gotten Myself Into?
During a consultation with a newly enrolled Bring Your Book to Life participant, Ariel shyly admitted that she was a bit afraid I might give her a hard time for not getting started on the course materials before our session. After all, she’d been beating herself up for days. Wouldn’t I do the same? Ariel committed to my book writing program and then her life seemed to fill with other commitments–a trip to Europe for work, trips to visit family members and, of course, all those little interruptions that make it impossible to get started–meal preparation, errands, a client project…you[...]
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[...]
Great Books for Writers and Authors
Doing some last minute shopping for writers on your list (or to put on your wish list)? As promised here are some books I recommend–a few classics and some new ones, too. Classic Books about Writing and Style Stephen King’s On Writing: King breaks the rules by combining a memoir and how-to book on writing. The result is a compelling read and great, simple tips for writing well. Strunk and White’s The Elements of Style: A classic for developing your writing style and it’s a quick read, to boot. My friend and mentor Teri Scheinzeit gave me a copy[...]
Inspired to Write: How to Keep the Juices Flowing
While preparing to teach Inspired to Write tomorrow, I’ve been thinking about the importance of support in keeping our writing juices flowing. It seems to me a challenge all writers struggle with. I thought I’d share some of the strategies I use myself and those I use with my private clients and in my book writing classes. 1. Find a Buddy: About 98% of the population needs some accountability to get their book (or other writing project) done. Buddies can support each other to overcome any challenges, make suggestions and offers solutions that you may not be able to see[...]
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