Passion is the fuel that propels the writing engine. One of my favorite authors is historical fiction writer Sharon Kay Penman (what a great name for a writer!). The historical period she writes about is the Middle Ages, and she creates incredible romantic stories using actual people and events. A truly remarkable writer. Her most…
Ninety-five percent of writing is just showing up. If I were to ask you why you haven’t written a book, I’m guessing the most common answer would be that there doesn’t seem to be enough time in the day. There are people with children, businesses, extended families, and any other life picture you can imagine.…
Push Past Your Insecurities and Keep Moving Your Pen! Being a Transformational Writing coach, I can say that writing is about being courageous. Talent plays a role, but it is a smaller part. Becoming a successful writer takes a willingness to let people see who you really are coupled with a determination to get your…
Hold On To Your Vision This gospel might seem to be in direct conflict with Gospel Four, letting go of expectations. However, there is a distinct difference between expectation and vision. Let me explain. An expectation is a limited view of how something will unfold. When we place an expectation on something, we shut off…
Let Go of Expectations Nothing turns out in the writing process as you expect. That’s the journey. That’s the excitement. That’s the joy of writing. The trick is to let our unconscious take us where we go while we move out of its way. This process is true of all creating. When my authors expect…
Find Meaning from Your Writing The purpose of spiritual, personal development, or what I call human potential writing is to help others find meaning in their life. To do that, a writer records what they see in a way that transforms the reader; this requires that the writer be willing to explore and reveal the…
Writing Changes Everything: You Will Understand Yourself Better and Faster Through the Writing Process In my coaching, I share everything I know about writing and living, too. I believe your writing and what you are living right now are entwined. It’s not scientific; it’s only my theory, but there seems to be a chemical response…
The first advice I give my authors is the most simple, and quite often the most difficult. And that is that you must write. You can’t just talk or read about it. You have to do the work. The more you write, the more you will understand how writing feels, and the freer you will…