Archive for May, 2011

Writer’s Journey Tip – Dive In & Write!

Monday, May 30th, 2011

DiveIn_FeetAboveWater_SunsetA few days ago I was feeling somewhat amazed at the fact that we’re almost half way through the year. It prompted me to google the phrase “time speeding up”.

To my astonishment I discovered over 10 million links on this topic! It seems that our perception is not just down to getting older.

The relevance of this for writers is to realise that the time is now for you to be who you truly are and write the book(s) you are here to write.

Many authors who are writing books with the intention of making a positive difference in the world are also conscious of the fact that 2012 is a year of great significance. In the Mayan calendar, 21 December 2012 is predicted to be the end of time as we know it.

Contrary to those who are spreading fear around this supposedly apocalyptic moment, I see this as a threshold of great opportunity for a whole new way of conscious and creative being in the world.

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IACCW MEMBER EVENT: Journal Writing – A Giant First Step to Conscious & Creative Writing

Thursday, May 26th, 2011

Julia McCutchen interviews Ruth FolitRF (200 x 245)

Journal writing, that is writing for no intended audience beyond yourself, builds awareness and enhances creativity. During this interview you will learn:

  • Techniques to connect with your deeper self and tap into the flow of your original ideas.
  • Techniques to overcome the obstacles of listening deeply
  • Ways to organize and review your journal to mine the hidden gems
  • How to use your journal writing to write for a larger audience
  • How to develop a journaling mindset

Ruth Folit is the founder and director of the International Association for Journal Writing (www.IAJW.org) and the designer and producer of LifeJournal software (www.lifejournal.com). Ruth began keeping a journal in her first year at college and has maintained that practice for more than forty years. Over the last decade Ruth has been a central player in the online journaling world, with tens of thousands of people downloading LifeJournal software, reading her online articles, or taking her online classes and training webinars.

Date: Thursday 2nd June Time: 16:00 BST / 11:00 EST

Want to listen to this teleseminar interview for free but not yet an IACCW member?

Find out about how to do so and discover the other benefits of becoming a member of the International Association of Conscious & Creative Writers (IACCW) by clicking here …

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Q & A on Intuition for Writers

Monday, May 16th, 2011

Intuition_sunrise_sky_croppedQ: Why is intuition so important?

A: Intuition can be your most powerful ally when it comes to writing your book. When you have built up your experience of listening to your intuition, it will serve as a reliable inner guide at each stage of your authorship.

Intuition plays a leading role in capturing and communicating your most original and inspired ideas. Intuitive writing will always deliver deeper, richer and more meaningful insights and stories than your rational mind can create.

To achieve the best results with your book you need to go the extra mile. Working consciously with your intuition will enable you to do just that.

Q: How do you define what intuition is?

A: Intuition is an important gateway to conscious creativity as it works at a level beyond the everyday mind. The hallmark of intuition is immediate and direct knowledge without the conscious use of reasoning. Rising above thought but using the mind as a vehicle, intuition is a distinct sense of Knowing.

People experience intuition differently. For some it is a distinct feeling that permeates the whole body. Others experience their intuition through visual or auditory impressions that often have symbolic meaning. Alternatively, intuition can make itself known using a mixture of these mechanisms.

Q: How can writers experience intuition?

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Writers Need to Learn From the Best

Monday, May 2nd, 2011

Excellence_Gold_StarsWhen you are new to writing, there is inevitably a great deal to learn as you work your way towards becoming a published author. This learning happens at many different levels and is an important part of the journey.

If you’re committed to your craft, the learning doesn’t stop once you know how to write a first draft or complete a good book proposal. There are always deeper levels of conscious creativity to explore within yourself and more to benefit from knowing about all aspects of authorship.

There is a great deal of information from many different “experts” around these days and making sure you are learning from the best is an important lesson in itself.

So what criteria should you use to judge the quality of the information you discover?

Here are some general guidelines:

1. Only take advice from those getting the results you seek.

The first time you look for an outside opinion on your writing represents an important threshold. Whether you want feedback on your ideas or comments about your writing style, you may feel drawn to ask the people you already know for their views.

Understandable though this may be, I’d like to sound a note of caution. Well-meaning friends, family members and colleagues can, despite the best intentions, lead you astray.

When consulting a professional, make sure that they are measurably successful and genuinely getting the results you are looking for.

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