We all need a writing buddy sometimes.
If you're like me, getting your butt in the chair to create can be a Herculean feat sometimes. The bathroom sink needs cleaning, or an email needs a response, or you suddenly have the overwhelming urge to check Instagram for the third time today, or...
You know what I mean.
Many of my students tell me that one of the most helpful things they get from my classes or working with me 1:1 is accountability. The understanding that someone knows and cares if you're not writing and will gently but firmly call you back when you've strayed from what you long to be doing but are also scared of.
That's why I've created this series of short writing videos to help you put pen to paper when you need some extra motivation. Grab your pen and let’s get writing!
I often encourage folks to "write as if from the grave." I learned this phrase from one of my writing teachers, Diana Goetsch. In this short video, I unpack what it means to "write as if from the grave" and why it can be so freeing.
I always encourage folks to keep their hands moving when I give guidelines for writing. In this 5-minute video, I talk about why this simple tool is so important for working with fear, resistance, the inner critic, and that "deer in the headlights" moment when you don't know what to write next.
In this 5-minute writing session, we'll explore the prompt "Where do I come from?"
In this 5-minute writing prompt, we explore the simplest places to start writing if you’re feeling stuck or uninspired: "right in front of me."