Give your writing a boost this summer

The kids are about to be released from school. Losing your mind yet?

Believe me, I know the feeling. (Counts, one… two… Wait, that’s not my kid running around my house.)

It’s time to reclaim a piece of your summer before it’s over. Specifically, one hour of love and devotion (suntan lotion?) for your words.

This year, summer vacation is about YOU.

It’s about kicking your writing in the ass so hard, it’ll leave a flip flop-shaped print.

It’s about looking at what you’ve created and thinking …

1) Holy shit. I did that. And it’s gooooooooood…

2) Even though the kids are out of school, I did NOT lose my damn mind (despite the temptation to create a body count).

Making time for your writing doesn’t cut it. And that’s a hard truth. You have to want to write and you have to be willing to tell your family this is serious shit and you’re doing it.

Hemingway had rough drafts. That lady who wrote the Twilight books did, too (and apparently they were published in error). Writing is a process and we are here to take you from where you are to a level of savvy you’ve never seen.

So, grab a beer, your favorite boxed wine, a box of Cheez-Its. Whatever your poison. This shit is happening and it’s happening now.

It’s called Ink & Insight

This option works well for writers who are…

  • seriously stuck + need an answer fast
  • newbs – have no idea what the hell is happening, but have the desire to write
  • time strapped – similar to seriously stuck, but more motivated because you’ve procrastinated that great American novel
  • cash strapped – you can’t quite afford full-on coaching yet, but you need to get your ass in gear
  • want to get a feel for me (and my boobs) – admired our work and now you want to talk (No, you can’t touch my boobs.)

You’ll learn how to laser focus your work, believe in yourself and your words.

What: Your excuse to TAKE time for you and your work, even though the kids are home for the next three months. AND write what feels good rather than what’s popular. Feedback. Inspiration. Accountability. (As in, I don’t care how you do it. Just fucking do it.)

Each session includes:

  • One-hour recorded phone session, so you can play it back when you need a kick in the ass
  • A personalized to-do list filled with DO IT NOW adjustments you can make to get your best words flowing
  • One week of email follow-up, for all those questions you didn’t know you had or forgot to ask
  • A 30-minute follow-up call at the end of 21 days to check-in and keep you on track
  • A complimentary copy of my Amazon bestseller, THE Guide

Where: The beach. Your back deck. Your convertible. The internet is amazing that way.

It’s about the power of words – yours. The seductive thrill of language – yours. Ways to connect with readers – yours. See the theme? YOU.

You don’t have to write alone. Support can be the difference between a draft in a drawer and an ebook on Amazon. Get going. Get pumped. Get inspired. Click below.

Let’s do this.

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She didn’t make excuses. Neither should you.

Maya Angelou, a poet laureate with something like 30 honorary doctoral degrees, probably had a wicked bucket list.

In the wake of her death, her name is trending across social media, proving writers and poets alike can be household names. People I didn’t know as readers posted about her today, making me realize how incredible the writing world is.

How many Maya Angelou quotes did you read today?

Writers get to tell their stories, in any way they want. And somebody somewhere halfway across the world reads and connects with their messages.

If writing is on your bucket list, it’s time to put down your fear and pick up a pen. Or laptop. Or a McDonald’s napkin and crayon. It doesn’t really matter how you get it done, as long as you stop lying and ignoring your desire. In the words of an icon:

“Nothing will work unless you do.”

You can sit and think about writing. You can dream about it. Talk about it. But if you don’t work at it, you’re never going to get it done.

Angelou faced an early lifetime of complications and struggles. She worked as a nightclub dancer, cook and stripper before making it as a journalist. Did she use her youth as an excuse to quit chasing dreams? No. She instead taught us that:

“While one may encounter many defeats, one must not be defeated.”

Committing time to your craft is hard. So are the days you don’t feel the words flowing. And everyone has their own circumstances, their own home lives, making their dreams seem impossible. Nobody said writing was easy. Finishing your manuscript, your book of poetry, your first education analysis is possible once you commit to making it happen.

She didn’t make excuses because of her past or problems. Neither should you.

Yes, it’s scary. We all know internet trolls like to leave one star reviews and anonymous comments. Maybe your book doesn’t make the Amazon best sellers list. So what? Is that enough of a reason to stop yourself from pursuing your dream? At the end of the day, would you rather write your book or sit in fear of failure?

One thing is for sure, you’re more of a failure if you do nothing than you are if you do something with results you don’t love. It takes courage to make the leap. Without courage, we cannot chase our dreams. If you don’t trust me, trust Angelou, who prompted and encouraged, outlined and created this post today.

“Courage is the most important of all the virtues because without courage, you can’t practice any other virtue consistently.”

P.S. Get off your ass. Write now.