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Inspiration and a beautiful mess

Published 3 months ago • 1 min read

What happens in the very beginning

Hello Reader,

Working on anything interesting? I'm cracking open The Writer's Process with the thought of revising it for its tenth anniversary next year. And once I opened it, of course I realized how much I want to add and refine. So, I'm at that daunting point of possibility.

Want to come along for the ride? If that book has had an impact on you, I'd love to hear about it! I'll be assembling a few stories.

December's book give-away

If you're searching for inspiration, this month I offer a copy of Sparking Greatness by my client Danielle B. Baldwin. Because it's written for people in leadership roles, it includes advice about leadership, about creating space for inspiration in work and life.

It's also relevant for those of us who barely manage to lead ourselves. You'll find gems like:

  • The three elements that psychologists say are precursors for inspiration—and advice on how to to build them into your life.
  • A five-part framework for writing a story that inspires others.

To enter the drawing, respond to this email by Sunday, November 23 and let me know you're interested!

The beautiful mess before the draft

Today's post is for anyone in the uncertain beginnings of a writing project—whether it be something relatively contained like a poem or large like a book.

Being uncertain used to freak me out. If I didn't have a clear book proposal, or a well-formed idea, part of me wanted to run the other direction. Now, I love that uncertain swirling mess ... most of the time, anyway.

Let me know if this resonates with you. And, thank you for being here.

With gratitude,

Anne

PO Box 66285 Scotts Valley, CA 95067

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by Anne Janzer

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