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How to love your campaign's appeal letter..... 💌 Reduce the word count 💌 Empower your reader 💌 Communicate the goal 💌 Make the ask 💌 Hand it off for proofing Thanks for coming to my TedTalk! In all seriousness - it's easy to get stuck, to get wordy, or to get muddled up when you're crafting an appeal letter when the pressure is ON. As a consultant, this is one of my favorite things to do. How can I help you? #nonprofit #appeal #writing #consultant

If you're like me and you think that you're going to struggle to fit your writing time around the rest of your work and other commitments. . . I mean, I have three kids, a husband, a dog, a cat, also into charities, so much stuff on top of that as well. 👨👩👧👦 🐕 🐺 🥉 💻 ✅️ So the first thing to kind of work out with your writing time, is monitor your creativity or energy over a week and see which time of the day you work best in and allocate that to your writing. And I've talked a lot of this week in my blog and posts about kind of finding 20 minutes a day. But if you're like me, that might not work for you, so I have to allocate like a half day to be able to get stuff done. 🕰 And I find that pomodoro timer is a really great way to get focused on my writing, I use focus music to listen to it. But whatever you do, whether it is 20 minutes whether it's half a day, schedule it in your diary as "meeting with yourself." Take a look at what practical steps you can take today to get ahead in finishing your book! #amwriting #writerscommunity #indieauthors #bookcoach #finishyourbook

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Anthony Writes A Book Session 11 I didn’t mean to start writing at 1am, but here we are. I had to do it and wrap up chapter two. If I keep having more sessions like this, I’ll start making some serious headway. I really want to reread this chapter and see how it works, but I also need to focus on getting words on pages. I vow to make that my priority going forward. #AmWritingFantasy #HighFantasyWriter #AuthorVlog #WritingJourney #WIP #writingcommunity #characters #amwriting

✨ Dreaming of becoming a published author? ✨ With Write Publish, your dream can turn into reality! 🌟 We're here to guide you through the exhilarating writing and publishing journey, offering three bespoke services tailored to your needs. Whether you're penning your first book or looking to inspire through creativity, we've got you covered. 📚 Personal Coaching: We'll guide you step-by-step in creating your masterpiece and setting up your publishing account. Affordable flat hourly rate. 🎨 Group Workshops: Tell your story or share your skills, then leave with a completed copy of your work. It's more than a workshop; it's a celebration of creativity! ❤️ Books for Charity: We create imaginative and beautiful activity books based on your cause. These books showcase your work, create new connections, and help you raise additional funds. Ready to embark on your writing journey? Visit us at www.WritePublish.co.uk , and let's create magic together! ✨ 🔥 #ghostwriting #authorlife #firstbookjourney #creativewriting #charitybooks #PublishingDreams #writeandinspire #EmpowerThroughWords #writepublish 💫

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Had a thrilling time giving a live reading last night at Hugo House's Virtual Works in Progress open mic. I'm working on a memoir about hitchhike sailing across the Pacific Ocean and these monthly events are a way to stick to my writing schedule. If you're writing a book, you know it takes a LONG time to write one. In large part because much of the time you may be worried about writing but are not...actually...writing. After a few years of wanting to write this memoir, but not doing it, I realized I needed ways to hold myself accountable so I could get the first draft finished. First, I set up an alpha reader—meaning the first person to see my work. I submit a chapter per month to a family member who gives me feedback. Second, I sign up to do live readings at Hugo House's Works in Progress open mic. You can find them here: https://lnkd.in/gqp55EMy I was SO nervous during the first reading I did, and can still barely breathe whenever I do a reading, but afterwards I feel proud of myself. Even better, I get to hear from around 15 other writers who give us the gift of reading their works in progress. I feel whole and human during these events because we are all sharing our creative work in a supportive and kind environment. It's not about perfect, it's about sharing. In that spirit of sharing, today is Hugo House's last day of fundraising to stabilize the non-profit! Their board is matching all donations up to $25,000 and they are already at $16,598. If you feel called, here is the donation link: https://lnkd.in/gEwTZ-9P In what ways do you motivate yourself to stick to your writing schedule? #memoir #writing #HugoHouse #literarylife #literarycommunity #writingcoach #bookcoach

I often compare ghostwriting to a form of acting. I listen carefully to words a leader uses to describe their work. I take note of the phrases they repeat. I hold onto personal details and anecdotes until they're needed. Writing as someone else is one of my favorite things to do. I know how I might say something, but how would they? How can I take their best stories and ideas and weave them together in a way that makes their message unforgettable? It's a super fun challenge! Ghostwriting is one of the most appreciated services Ruby Brick offers, even though it's often a new concept for many clients. If you have questions about it, feel free to message me! #ghostwriting #nonprofitcommunications #executivecommunications

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