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[...]
Great Gifts for Writers
Are you looking for a meaningful and inspiring gift for a writer? Or wondering what to put on your wish list? Here are a few of my favorites that support local artists, crafters and entrepreneurs. 1.I love to give journals. I found some lovely handmade ones on etsy. Blue Toad has some especially inspiring ones for $15-27. 2. Consider handmade “book” jewelry from Chena River Marblers. Their exquisite marbelized book covers adorn real blank books in their book pins, tie tacks and larger earrings. I’ve given these as gifts and worn them to writing conferences–they always get compliments. Caution: You[...]
How to Write a Book: Starting Small
Some people have the drive to write their first book and dive right in figuring they’ll learn what they need along the way–either with a book writing program, coaching, editing or trial and error. Many other people struggle and wait, unsure whether they should write their book–”Do I have what it takes?” “Is my idea original enough?” “Will anyone ever read it?” One way to start to answer these questions it to start small. Write about your subject in an article or blog post. Write in small bursts and see how you feel. Are you enjoying the writing? Does it[...]
What Nonfiction Authors Can Learn from Fiction: An Interview with Crystal Wilkinson
In just a few weeks, I’ll be basking in the glow of one of my favorite writing conferences, The Ocean State Summer Writing Conference at the University of Rhode Island. While I’ll be speaking about the marketing more than craft (How to Build Your Online Platform), I wanted to bring you a taste of the conference in the form of craft–how to write well. I immediately thought of Crystal Wilkinson, whose workshops and editing I have experienced first hand. Jody Lisberger was right when she told me not to miss Crystal’s class last year. As an author of fiction, Crystal[...]
Why Aren’t You Writing? Afraid?
When you start writing a book, your demons will come up. That’s a good thing. You get to clear them. However, you often have to name them before you can clear them. Here are two demons that almost everyone grapples with–just two sides of the same coin: Fear of Success and Fear of Failure. Over the past couple weeks, a participant in my Bring Your Book to Life Program found himself severely challenged in making progress on his book. We did some work with his “muse” and got powerful answers about how to get back to the writing flow he[...]
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