Whats Holding You Back? Are you confused? Do you just need your
writing kick-started? Do you have a story ready for a book? Are you
looking to be part of a community of like-minded individuals? Are
you here to explore your possibilities? Do you already have a story
you wish to develop and/or redraft?
In the beginning was an inner storm of inspiration
Followed by fear
We all have the courage needed to step out and fulfill our
purpose! Nik Wallenda June 23, 2013
Technical v Creative Writing PRECISE WRITING (grammar &
punctuation) Editors Publishers TECHNICAL WRITING (sharing
information) Professional (attorneys) Scientific (computer science)
CREATIVE WRITING (feeling, experience & inspiration) Poetry
Creative short stories Novels Childrens stories Your story, poem,
or idea! Its unique
CREATIVE WRITING 101 The Kiss Principle Dont focus on
perfection Find a good editor who can clean up your grammatical
blunders Focus on content Your writing project is unique and in
order to be heard it must first be written
F Y I You are in the drivers seat if you want to publish SIX
YEARS LATER, THE PUBLISHING WORLD HAS CHANGED DRAMATICALLY Where
once you needed an agent you can now be your own agent Where once
you needed a traditional publisheryou can now be your own publisher
Where once you needed marketing expertsyou can now learn to be your
own marketing expert Where once you needed someone to give you a
big breakyou can now create your own opportunity BUT, I GET AHEAD
OF MYSELF.
Why stream of consciousness?
Fishing in Your Stream of Consciousness Write a short paragraph
that tells a story of one of the following pictures. Dont worry
about being technically perfect. You cannot free up your creativity
if you are locked inside a formula of perfection. Give yourself
over to what I call stream of consciousness writing.
Recommended Workbooks Writing Down the Bones; Natalie Goldberg
The Artists Way; Julia Cameron The Writers Compass; Nancy Ellen
Dodd Inspiration Sandwich, Stories to Inspire our Creative Freedom;
Sark
Recommended Reference Books & Online Resources Keys for
Writers; Ann Raimes (multiple editions available) The Elements of
Style; William Strunk & EB White www.dictionary.com
Keep It Simple Sweetheart Approach your writing with childlike
enthusiasm! Dont take yourself too seriously! Smile, dont sweat the
small stuff because it is all small stuff ! (Richard Carlson) Have
fun! Your ideas will flow more freely and you will reach your
writing goals!
Exploring Your Possibilities Do you feel: Frustrated with your
attempt at writing your story? Have you started, only to stop and
start againand again and..? Need some encouragement and
accountability to make your dream a reality? Schedule a
complimentary exploration session with Candace to see if NOW is the
time to make an investment in YOUR writing! Virtual class and
private coaching available. [email protected]
www.candaceconradi.com
About Candace George Conradi www.candaceconradi.com
http://www.linkedin.com/in/candacegeorgeconradi/
https://www.facebook.com/CGConradi.Author Twitter: @CandieLea Bio:
Candace George Conradi is a best-selling and influential author
known for her provocatively insightful prose about life. Her
readers are impressed with her innate kindness, generosity and
wisdom and find her work timeless. Her eclectic books speak to the
heart of all people regardless of age, offering beautiful reminders
of humankinds innate power and ability to live a life of value,
purpose, and beauty according to each person's unique life design.
A strong advocate for self-reliance, Conradi founded Women With a
Voice in 2010, her active blog and Facebook community, out of her
passion to help women realize their full potential. A prolific
author, her recent books include: The Gentle Pines Purpose (an
inspiring childrens book and adult fable about life), Soul Sitters,
What to do when your loved one is dying (co-authored with Stacey
Canfield, founder of soulsitters.com), and Sweet Tweets, 140
Characters of Wisdom. Her blogs are read internationally,
especially embraced by women striving to be respected, honored and
heard. Candaces work is recognized for its cutting edge message
that makes positive change not only credible but achievable. BOOKS
Sweet Tweets, 140 Characters of Wisdom, 2013 The Soul Sitters
Handbook, 2012 The Gentle Pines Purpose, 2011 Co Authored with
Stacey Canfield Amazon Best Seller www.gentlepinespurpose.com
Diamond Moms, A Mothers Guide to Raising a Baseball Player, 2006
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