by Christa "Wojo" | Aug 6, 2024 | blog, Uncategorized
In our last post, Living Your Best Life as an Author: An Exercise in Creative Visualization, we developed a clear idea of what we want and why we’re working so hard to be a fiction author. But how do we get from where we are to that vision we have for our future?...
by Christa "Wojo" | Jun 4, 2024 | Author Planning, blog, Uncategorized
What do you want your life as a writer to look like? Have you ever even thought about this? It’s funny because I never really thought about it at first. I just wanted to get that next submission accepted or get some more sales for my self-published books. I...
by Christa "Wojo" | Jan 17, 2024 | Artist's Way, blog, Uncategorized
In our last post, we talked about letting fear pass through us so we can move forward. This week, we learn to harness to enthusiasm. I’m sure I’ve said this too many times in meetings, videos, blogs, and newsletters—once we stop having fun with writing,...
by Christa "Wojo" | Jan 4, 2024 | Artist's Way, blog, Uncategorized
We’ve talked about perfectionism, rejection, and the mysterious phenomenon of self-sabotage when it comes to committing to developing our creative potential. But if we dig down to the core of most issues that keep us stuck, the culprit is fear. Fear is...
by Christa "Wojo" | Dec 5, 2023 | Artist's Way, Author Planning, blog, Uncategorized
What are the chances you’ll become a successful fiction writer? In our last post, we talked about Turning Rejections into Success and surviving artistic losses by benefiting from what they force us to learn. Today, we will talk about becoming mentally and...
by Christa "Wojo" | Aug 22, 2023 | blog, Motivation
LOSS CAN SERVE YOU In my last post, I talked about surviving criticism and disappointment. Today, we explore another way to grow from setbacks. Case in point: I was so sure my WIP was a perfect fit for a certain small but prestigious publisher. This will be...
