I think writers can be really hard on themselves. We miss a few writing days and suddenly we start thinking: "I'm not disciplined enough." "Maybe I'm not serious enough." "Why can't I just sit down and write?" I've had those moments too. Sometimes the problem isn't discipline. Sometimes life changed. Sometimes the story changed. Sometimes something about the book isn't working anymore and we haven't figured out what it is yet. So before you decide you need to push yourself harder, get curious. 👀 Ask yourself: What is making it difficult for me to return to this story right now? Your answer might surprise you. And it might be much more helpful than telling yourself to "try harder." 💛 What's been making writing difficult for you lately?

If you only remember one thing this week, let it be this: Stop trying to write your entire book. 📕 Write today's page. That's it. Books aren't written all at once. They're written one decision at a time. One writing session at a time. One page at a time. Sometimes more if you’re in the flow. But it always comes down to taking that step to write and get yourself to stay consistent with it. What's today's page for you? 📃

I think we've been taught to believe that successful writers wake up excited to write every day. I haven't found that to be true. Some days, writing feels exciting. 🤩 Other days, it feels like showing up for a conversation you'd rather avoid.😒 The writers who finish their books aren't always the most motivated. They're the ones who decide to keep showing up anyway. So if today isn't your most inspired writing day... Write anyway. ✍️ Even one paragraph is a step forward. You've written! 🎉 What's one small writing goal you're setting for yourself today? I’d love to hear it in the comments!

So, behind the scenes my team and I have been working on my website and it's ALMOST complete! 😁 This will be for my business, The Storyteller's Path! But there's still something missing... I want to promote some of YOUR books on my website! Since you've been here in my community and I want to give you support, I thought this would be a great way to get more eyes on your books! If you're interested, I'd love for you to fill out this form. Then, I'll look it over and if it fits with the website, I'll add it! I can't wait to share my website once I have it live and out into the world! 🗺️ I know that you have published books! 📚 @Dr. Melissa Partaka @Shawn Helgerson @Elizabeth O'Carroll @Karen Sarmento I know there's a few more of you!!🔥

A writer once came to me feeling completely overwhelmed. "I have so many stories." "I don't know where to start." They thought the problem was writing.✍️ But guess what?! It wasn't. They simply needed clarity. The two of us spent time working through their experiences. We searched for the thread that connected everything together. When we finally found it, you could see the relief wash over their face. They didn't leave with a finished manuscript. They left knowing where to begin. And sometimes, that’s the breakthrough people have been waiting for. That's why I love this work. Helping people discover that the story has been there all along. I invite you to book a time to chat with me. We’ll discuss your book or book ideas as they are and go from there. It’s a connection call and it’s where we can find what your next step is. If you’re in this community, there must be a story that’s waiting to come out! Book here!