“The first draft reveals the art; revision reveals the artist.” ― Michael Lee.

The difference between editing the first half and second half of your book. A message of hope.

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“In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert’s there are few.” ― Shunryu Suzuki.

My 3 words for 2022 but first, the meaning of the Zen Buddhism term "shoshin" and what it has to do with us as authors.

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https://christine-ink.com/media/ (Look for the "Backpack Show" interview.)

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“Celebrations infuse life with passion and purpose. They summon the human spirit.” - Terrence E. Deal.

This week's Mindset Monday author tips - celebrate your milestones and separate your writing and editing processes.

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Today's Sunday Story Time Selection - Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don’t Know by Adam Grant:

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“Growing up is losing some illusions in order to acquire others.” — Virginia Woolf.

This weekend's writing prompt - let's daydream...

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“There is only one plot—things are not what they seem.” —Jim Thompson.

This week's FAQ: "How do I write a scene in a more interesting way?"

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“To avoid criticism say nothing, do nothing, be nothing.” ― Elbert Hubbard.

Strategies to find actionable strategies to deal with criticism (i.e. bad reviews) of your book.

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“There are two basic motivating forces: fear and love. When we are afraid, we pull back from life. When we are in love, we open to all that life has to offer with passion, excitement, and acceptance. We need to learn to love ourselves first, in all our glory and our imperfections. If we cannot love ourselves, we cannot fully open to our ability to love others or our potential to create. Evolution and all hopes for a better world rest in the fearlessness and open-hearted vision of people who embrace life.” ― John Lennon.

What this has to do with authors - a choice for the New Year.

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“The first step towards getting somewhere is to decide you’re not going to stay where you are.” —J.P. Morgan.

The importance of getting ahead of the January 2nd hectic new year energy - now. And how to do it.

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“When brainstorming encourage wild and crazy ideas. Nonsense often leads to ideas that make perfect sense.” ― Sam Harrison.

This week's author mindset tip is about what to do when your creative brain gets ADD and refuses to cooperate.

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