Part II has some juicy topics coming up, including “research”, “inspiration”, “plotting”, “editing”, and “a writer’s integrity”. I am intrigued . . . Let’s go! all course content copyright Jacqui Lofthouse thewritingcoach.co.uk
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Part I: Review
Reflection on Part I: Conquering Self-Doubt and Procrastination The first part of the course was aimed at curating a regular creative habit. Firstly, by setting various challenges to encourage us to approach our work in a different way. Secondly, by asking us to uncover some of the negative thinking which has sabotaged our previous efforts.… Continue reading Part I: Review
Day 10: What happens if you get behind?
Day 1030 mins planning + 1 hr planned writing + 10 mins gratitude journal This is our last day of Part I: Conquering Self-Doubt and Procrastination. Jacqui has noticed that the “behind” mentality can stop us progressing overall. We feel like we’ve missed a step, which needs to be ‘made up’ before we can go… Continue reading Day 10: What happens if you get behind?
Day 9: Examine the blocks
Day 930 mins planning + 1 hr planned writing + 1hr journal entry + 10 mins gratitude journal Today, we are invited to spot the difference between “truths” and “stories”: not the ones we put into the world, but the ones we tell ourselves. Many of our stories about ourselves masquerade as truths; especially if… Continue reading Day 9: Examine the blocks
Day 8: Ten notes on writing fiction
Day 830 mins planning + 1 hr planned writing + 10 mins gratitude journal Today Jacqui introduces 10 reflections on writing fiction, one of which we will take forward into the exercise later. As always, I encourage you to try Jacqui’s course yourself. I won’t repeat all 10 points here, because you can get them… Continue reading Day 8: Ten notes on writing fiction
Day 7: Think big
Day 730 mins planning + 1 hr planned writing + 1hr journal entry + 10 mins gratitude journal Today, we are being encouraged to think big. Jacqui invites us to flip our limiting thoughts, into their radical opposite: what if there were no limits, and you could achieve your full potential? Not just as a… Continue reading Day 7: Think big
Day 6: Getting it wrong
Day 630 mins planning + 1 hr planned writing + 10 mins gratitude journal I really need this advice today. I presented what I thought was a decent first draft to my regular writing group, and it got taken apart. To be fair, I did ask them to. But careful what you wish for. Oof.… Continue reading Day 6: Getting it wrong
The Write Kind of Problems
Life presents problems. Depending on our material and mental resources, these can be easier or harder to solve. But solve them we must – and do. Continuously. Don’t want to get out of bed, when you need to? Problem. Find a way to get out of bed? Solution. Don’t have a job, when you need… Continue reading The Write Kind of Problems
Day 5: What limits do you set upon yourself?
Day 530 mins planning + 1 hr planned writing + 1hr journal entry + 10 mins gratitude journal Jacqui starts with a quick check on whether we are concerned that the work we’ve done so far hasn’t been ‘good enough’. She reminds us that this is not the focus yet, and reassures us that the… Continue reading Day 5: What limits do you set upon yourself?
Day 4: Why free-write?
Day 41 hr slow-writing + 1hr journal entry Why free-write? And… what is it? Free-writing is allowing words to flow, for a set period of time, without stopping or editing. What’s it good for? moving past fears and doubts you hold about your work discovering unexpected and interesting things developing trust in your instincts getting… Continue reading Day 4: Why free-write?