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We come to new projects with strengths from other parts of our writing lives—and from our lives as a whole. Maggie Smith’s interview on the Write-Minded podcast emphasizes this reality: that even experienced writers approach each project as a new challenge. CLICK to discover the steps needed to write your book.
Write Your Book Your Way | Ann Kroeker, Writing Coach
We come to new projects with strengths from other parts of our writing lives—and from our lives as a whole. Maggie Smith’s interview on the Write-Minded podcast emphasizes this reality: that even experienced writers approach each project as a new challenge. CLICK to discover the steps needed to write your book.
Every book is new, so even if we’ve authored other books, we may find ourselves wondering if we have what it takes. You may know how to write a book, but you don’t know how to write THIS book. You can do it, though: Draw from skills you developed the first time you wrote a book or from what you gained while writing other kinds of projects. CLICK for practical tips to help you write your book.
Help! I Want to Write a Book. | Ann Kroeker, Writing Coach
Every book is new, so even if we’ve authored other books, we may find ourselves wondering if we have what it takes. You may know how to write a book, but you don’t know how to write THIS book. You can do it, though: Draw from skills you developed the first time you wrote a book or from what you gained while writing other kinds of projects. CLICK for practical tips to help you write your book.
As writers, we want a lot of stories to draw from. To build that “raft of stories” available for your creative work, wind down your day with at least one memorable moment. You can tell the story about something that happens today, you can create a story and make it happen, or you can remember a story from your past. Whatever approach you take, you can live a “storied life” starting now. CLICK to learn more from “Never Go to Bed without a Story to Tell.” Writing Tips, Writing, Writing Coach, Telling Stories, How To Become, Writer, In This Moment, Book Coach, To Tell
3 Ways to Ensure You Have a Story to Tell | Ann Kroeker, Writing Coach
As writers, we want a lot of stories to draw from. To build that “raft of stories” available for your creative work, wind down your day with at least one memorable moment. You can tell the story about something that happens today, you can create a story and make it happen, or you can remember a story from your past. Whatever approach you take, you can live a “storied life” starting now. CLICK to learn more from “Never Go to Bed without a Story to Tell.”
Find your muse in nature with this inspiring poetry prompt. This exercise taps attentiveness and imagination to make connections and explore our yearnings. Give it a try and share your poem with me, Ann Kroeker, Writing Coach. Click to find the full poetry prompt. #writinginspiration Quotes, Books, Poems, Proposal, Prompts, Words, Nonfiction, Poetry Prompts
Write a Book Proposal
Find your muse in nature with this inspiring poetry prompt. This exercise taps attentiveness and imagination to make connections and explore our yearnings. Give it a try and share your poem with me, Ann Kroeker, Writing Coach. Click to find the full poetry prompt. #writinginspiration
I’m sharing six reasons people choose to stay secretive about their writing projects. You might wonder why we wouldn’t always talk about their projects with people. Why not take advantage of that great input and the energy and fun of collaboration and developmental input? Why stay secretive? Listen in to find out. People, How To Find Out, Advantage, Writing Project, Amwriting, Reasons
6 Reasons People Stay Secretive About Their Writing Projects
I’m sharing six reasons people choose to stay secretive about their writing projects. You might wonder why we wouldn’t always talk about their projects with people. Why not take advantage of that great input and the energy and fun of collaboration and developmental input? Why stay secretive? Listen in to find out.
Are you keeping your writing project a secret? What’s a writer to do? You have some decisions to make. You can talk about your project at a certain point in its development, or not. You can talk with close friends or focus groups or no one. You may decide to stay secretive about your projects with everyone. There’s no right or wrong choice here, and different projects and personalities may call for different philosophies. Click to read 6 Reasons People Stay Secretive About Their Writing Projects. Reading, Hold You, Open Up, Hold On, Development
Do you speak freely and open up about your writing?
Are you keeping your writing project a secret? What’s a writer to do? You have some decisions to make. You can talk about your project at a certain point in its development, or not. You can talk with close friends or focus groups or no one. You may decide to stay secretive about your projects with everyone. There’s no right or wrong choice here, and different projects and personalities may call for different philosophies. Click to read 6 Reasons People Stay Secretive About Their Writing Projects.
Are you keeping your writing project a secret? What’s a writer to do? You have some decisions to make. You can talk about your project at a certain point in its development, or not. You can talk with close friends or focus groups or no one. You may decide to stay secretive about your projects with everyone. There’s no right or wrong choice here, and different projects and personalities may call for different philosophies. Read 6 Reasons People Stay Secretive About Their Writing Projects. Friends, Executive Decision, Decisions, Focus Group, Writing Life
Is Keeping Your Writing Project a Secret the Right Choice for You?
Are you keeping your writing project a secret? What’s a writer to do? You have some decisions to make. You can talk about your project at a certain point in its development, or not. You can talk with close friends or focus groups or no one. You may decide to stay secretive about your projects with everyone. There’s no right or wrong choice here, and different projects and personalities may call for different philosophies. Read 6 Reasons People Stay Secretive About Their Writing Projects.
“Never go to bed until you have a story to tell,” says Kevin Lynch, Creative Director at Oatly. We’re living “story-worthy” moments each day—we simply need to notice them…and capture them. To start your story collection, try these: 1) Reflect to discern your story-worthy moment from the day; 2) Create a story worth telling before closing your eyes for the night; 3) Gather memories that come to mind and use those as story prompts. CLICK to read “Never Go to Bed without a Story to Tell.” Memories, Story Prompts, Worth
Never Go to Bed without a Story to Tell
“Never go to bed until you have a story to tell,” says Kevin Lynch, Creative Director at Oatly. We’re living “story-worthy” moments each day—we simply need to notice them…and capture them. To start your story collection, try these: 1) Reflect to discern your story-worthy moment from the day; 2) Create a story worth telling before closing your eyes for the night; 3) Gather memories that come to mind and use those as story prompts. CLICK to read “Never Go to Bed without a Story to Tell.”
Each time writers hit “publish” or “post,” we’re practicing in public. And each time we turn around and write another piece, we have more experience, more input, and more empowerment to become a better writer. Click to read “Write Better and Faster (and Reach More People) When You Practice in Public.” Writing Quotes, Public, Writing Classes, Creative Writing Classes
Practice in Public | Ann Kroeker, Writing Coach
Each time writers hit “publish” or “post,” we’re practicing in public. And each time we turn around and write another piece, we have more experience, more input, and more empowerment to become a better writer. Click to read “Write Better and Faster (and Reach More People) When You Practice in Public.”
Regular updates from Ann Kroeker, Writing Coach in your inbox? It's like having a virtual writing coach ... for free! Click to read previous newsletters. You'll see how I motivate writers like you to become more curious, creative, and productive. Coaching, Motivation, Writing Goals, Free Coaching
Free Writing Coaching | Ann Kroeker, Writing Coach
Regular updates from Ann Kroeker, Writing Coach in your inbox? It's like having a virtual writing coach ... for free! Click to read previous newsletters. You'll see how I motivate writers like you to become more curious, creative, and productive.
Cheer on another writer. Encourage them as they face obstacles on the path to achieving their writing goals. When you do, you’ll be one of the powerful voices adding to the chorus of those who give them confidence to stick with it—to pursue writing and build a writing life. Cheerleading, Inspirational Quotes
Cheer on Another Writer | Ann Kroeker, Writing Coach
Cheer on another writer. Encourage them as they face obstacles on the path to achieving their writing goals. When you do, you’ll be one of the powerful voices adding to the chorus of those who give them confidence to stick with it—to pursue writing and build a writing life.
Some memories are delicate, fragile, painful. Dare we hatch them? Is it safe to spend time tending each one to see what emerges, or would it be better off left untouched, untapped? Is the door to that memory best left closed? On Substack, Ann Kroeker, Writing Coach explores whether it’s safe to spend time tending memories to see what emerges in the essay “When We’re Afraid to Crack Open a Memory.” Click to read. Untapped, Afraid, Left, Safe
Dare we hatch memories that are delicate, fragile, painful? | Ann Kroeker, Writing Coach
Some memories are delicate, fragile, painful. Dare we hatch them? Is it safe to spend time tending each one to see what emerges, or would it be better off left untouched, untapped? Is the door to that memory best left closed? On Substack, Ann Kroeker, Writing Coach explores whether it’s safe to spend time tending memories to see what emerges in the essay “When We’re Afraid to Crack Open a Memory.” Click to read.
What would you tell your younger writer-self?
So if I could go back, I’d tell that shaky young writer to stop worrying so much and be bolder—take more risks. But I can’t go back, so I’ll pay it forward. I’ll tell YOU: Don’t be so afraid! Be bolder! Don’t worry so much! Take more risks! Dare to write! If you do, your writing life will be full and rewarding (and you’ll have more fun). #writingtips #writinglife #writingcoach
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Free Writing Coaching: Achieve Your Writing Goals
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With these fill-the-page strategies, you can conquer the blank page and approach your writing with confidence and creativity. Each method makes the page less daunting, so you can seize the opportunity and make your mark on the world with your words, scribbled with joy. Nonfiction Book Project, Nonfiction Books, Strategies
Beat the Blank Page: 7 Clever Tricks to Write with Confidence
With these fill-the-page strategies, you can conquer the blank page and approach your writing with confidence and creativity. Each method makes the page less daunting, so you can seize the opportunity and make your mark on the world with your words, scribbled with joy.