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Are you longing to write a first draft? Or begin a creative project? Is there an invisible force holding you back from starting? Imagine how it would feel to break through that block.
Listen in! I'm sharing with you how you can design the space and support system to honour your creativity.
In this episode I'm interviewed by the phenomenal Dr Kortni Alston, host of the Kourting Happiness podcast, TEDx speaker and Transformational Trainer in positive psychology! Dr Kortni gets me to open up about my own challenge of starting to write again, how I got through it, and you can too!
Siobhan x
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You love your ‘you’ time, and would have more of it if you could. And writing goes SO well with introversion, doesn’t it?
To a point, absolutely.
But all creation is collaboration, so today this one is for all those who are INTROVERTED. I’m bringing you ONE COMMITMENT that is going to transform your writing process.
PS. Have you entered to WIN the ULTIMATE WINTER WRITER’s SUCCESS PACK? Listen for your chance to win! First place is a SCHOLARSHIP to The Writer Unlocked course which is packed full of all the steps and strategies you need to get unstuck, start writing and create your first draft! Second place is stationery that you'll adore. Here’s to a warm winter of writing success.
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You have a story tell. What if there’s a good reason you feel this way? What if your story could help someone else know that they are NOT alone? That you’re with them, even two decades later? Would writing your story be worth it then?
I’m so excited to bring you my generous, incredibly strong and delightful guest, Dr. Kortni Alston, Ph.D., MBA, here to show you how she listened to her calling, and empowers you to do the same.
Dr. Kortni is a Happiness Scholar, TEDx speaker, and Transformational Trainer in positive psychology. Dr. Korni is host of the Kourting Happiness podcast, to help you to learn how to commit to well-being one episode at a time.
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PS. Have you entered to WIN the ULTIMATE WINTER WRITER'S SUCCESS PACK? Listen for your chance to win! First place is a free scholarship to The Writer Unlocked course to help you get unstuck, start writing and create your first draft! Second place is gorgeous stationery that you'll adore. Here's to a winter of writing success! x
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You have the desire to write, and you WANT to be in the creative mood, but something’s not quite right. And you know it’s down to your environment, your surroundings and how you set them up.
Today we're getting right into the environmental triggers you need to maintain momentum and fan that flame of your desire to write!
PS. Have you entered to WIN the ULTIMATE WINTER WRITER'S SUCCESS PACK? Listen for your chance to win! First place is a free scholarship to The Writer Unlocked course to help you get unstuck, start writing and create your first draft! Second place is gorgeous stationery that you'll adore. Here's to a winter of writing success!
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Q: What’s the hardest thing about a dream?
A: Making it happen.
There's SO much involved in that response. Making it happen can mean that you are facing huge resistance, you’re scared and doing it anyway, or it comes with ease. It all depends on your season.
In this Winter Writer’s Success Series 2, I give you three hacks to put your vision into action, to actually do the thing you’re dreaming of this season.
So get your pen and your notepad, and wrap yourself in a beautiful blanket. Let’s get to work!
PS. Have you entered to WIN the ULTIMATE WINTER WRITER’s SUCCESS PACK? Listen for your chance to win! First place is a SCHOLARSHIP to The Writer Unlocked course which is packed full of all the steps and strategies you need to get unstuck, start writing and create your first draft! Second place is stationery that you'll adore! Here’s to a warm winter of writing success.
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Are you stuck or dealing with dreaded writer’s block?
Do wish you had time to write but you’re ‘too busy’?
Do you feel like you have no idea what to write or where to start?
Are you ready to FINALLY pursue your dream to WRITE, to fulfil your creative purpose?
Are you tired of putting off your own dreams because you’re too busy helping everyone else fulfil theirs?
Wish there was a way for you to create your first draft?
I’m so excited to bring you The Writer Unlocked, the course that will have you writing a first draft instead of wishing for one! In The Writer Unlocked you will figure out what you really want, create a time management plan, battle the inner critic, get unstuck, start writing, and complete your first draft!
For a limited time, get Founding Member access to The Writer Unlocked course for a special price, plus get all the early bird BONUSES!
Can't wait to see you in there!
Siobhan x
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You're in a season of life. You’re either in summer or winter, but you're also in a season of creativity. In this Winter Writer’s Success Series, I'm going to help you craft an achievable vision for this season of your writing.
Whatever your season, I am so excited to share this: you can WIN the ULTIMATE WINTER WRITER’S SUCCESS PACK! I'm opening up entries on the 7th of June and it'll run until the 30th of June. Listen to WIN!
Let's embrace this season to reflect, clarify, and re-set. Let’s do this!
Siobhan x
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STOP!
Stop what you’re doing. Stop and think about your favourite book, your favourite story.
You need to feel this, not just think it. What was the best part about that story? What sticks in your mind? What was unforgettable?
Whether it was what they said or did, I’ll bet you thought of a character. In this BONUS episode I’m helping you get into the mind of your main character by giving you a few of the best exercises I use in my own writing. Make your writing unforgettable by fully developing your characters.
Today we're dipping our toes into this one topic in The Writer Unlocked course, to get you WRITING a first draft instead of WISHING for one!
In The Writer Unlocked you'll figure out what you really want from writing and where you want to take it, create a time management plan to fit it in, and strategies that work to battle the inner critic. You will get unstuck, start writing, and complete your first draft! It's time. Sign up to The Writer Unlocked now for limited time bonuses!
Can't wait to see you in there.
Siobhan x
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You want to spend time writing, or drawing, or sewing. But there is so much distraction! Whether it be physical clutter, or thoughts that keep popping up and stopping you from sitting your butt down to honour your creativity.
You have the best intentions, but life is just flying by so quickly, that finding your creative time seems impossible. Well, my guest is the host of the Simple on Purpose podcast, Shawna Scafe, here to show you what’s possible. She’s a minimalist Mum of three and a coach who specialises in Intentional Living. Yes! Shawna is passionate about empowering women to simplify, slow down and show up for their lives ON PURPOSE.
So what would creating on purpose look like for you?
Do you want be more intentional with your writing?
Do you want to stop WISHING you were writing, and actually WRITE?
Do you want to get unstuck, start writing and create a first draft?
Sign up now to The Writer Unlocked!
For a limited time you also get these BONUSES!
1. First Draft Proof Test – downloadable content and audio
2. Inner critic mindset transformation – meditation and training
3. FREE lifetime access to your sanctuary for creativity - The Unlocked Creative Community! Find a #writingpartner inside.
Siobhan x
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You feel that longing to write. You’re thinking of writing a book. Or maybe it’s a poem. But how do you start? I know how hard it is to start. But I also know exactly how to go from WISHING to DOING!
I know you feel a pang of guilt as you do everything else but write. It's time to leave that behind. Strap yourself in, because today’s the day for you to start your engine! 3, 2, 1, GO!
In this episode we're just scratching the surface of one topic in The Writer Unlocked course, to have you WRITING a first draft instead of WISHING for one!
In The Writer Unlocked you will figure out what you really want, create a time management plan, battle the inner critic, get unstuck, start writing, and complete your first draft! It’s time to go from overwhelmed and ‘I wish’ to actively pursuing the dream and living it. Go to The Writer Unlocked now!
Your message is your impact. It’s time to share it.
Siobhan x
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