How practice feeds flow (and a book give-away)

Published 2 months ago • 1 min read

An excerpt from the new edition of The Writer's Process

Hi, Reader.

Whew. I have survived another book launch; the new edition of The Writer's Process is out in the world.

Thank you to everyone who purchased a copy—and blessings to everyone who leaves a review!

(Jane Friedman published an excerpt from the chapter on the Imposter Phenomenon on her blog—check it out.)

New research linking flow and practice

Today's post comes from research added to the new edition of The Writer's Process. Today: Practice may not make perfect, but it sure opens the door to flow. If you want more flow in your life, check this out.

Read the post here

The book giveaway

You know what this month's book is, right? A print copy of the edition of The Writer's Process (for folks in the US, UK, or Canada). If you already have the old one, this is an upgrade. Or perhaps you'd like to give a copy to someone you know.

To enter the drawing, respond by Sunday, May 24 and let me know you're interested.

Bonus workbook give-away for writer's groups

As part of the new release, I refreshed The Writer's Process Workbook with a few new exercises.

Now I have a few of the originals hanging around the office, and I'd like to offer a set to a writer's group to work through together.

Think of the fun you'll have doing the writing exercises together and comparing your Muse and Scribe!

I've got 7 copies kicking around, so that's the top number, and I don't want to ship fewer than 5. Because of shipping logistics (from my home), this is for folks in the United States.

If you've got a writer's group, let me know you're interested by Sunday and where to ship to. If more than one person has responded, I'll do a drawing.

Thanks all! Have a lovely week, and may your writing bring you joy.

Anne

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