APRIL SHOWERS: Make a Commitment

If not NOW, then WHEN?

Now you know what to do and when to do it, but that doesn’t mean the rest is easy, does it?

Sometimes you need a little guidance.

Like if you’ve got the best book idea….but no idea where to start to make it a reality.

OR

If you FINALLY finished the draft you’ve been working on for YEARS!

…BUT

You know it’s not ready for someone else to read. Not even your biggest cheerleader.

Don’t worry, I got you.

I have a note on my desk that asks, “Are you a Writer?” The answer is a resounding YES. Therefore, the next step is MAKE A COMMITMENT TO WRITING.

Maybe you’re not a writer. Maybe you’re an artist of another stripe. Sorry, but my advice is still the same. Decide then Commit.

Once you’ve made a commitment, you have a pathway. What’s the 1 thing you need to do to BE THAT THING every single day?

Voila, your new habit.

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What’s NEXT?.

If you’re asking what’s next, it’s probably time for a professional to step in.

Don’t worry. That can be you, too. In fact, I firmly believe YOU have got to take your work and your process seriously before anyone else can.

If ANY of this sounds like you, FILL OUT THE FORM. It’s not a commitment. It’s only information.

LIVING WRITE:

WHAT IT IS:

A GUIDED COURSE to help you go from struggling with writer’s block to building a consistent daily routine that guarantees you get your first draft done.

HOW LONG IT LASTS:

5 GUIDED WEEKS. Does that mean you’re on a time frame? Not at all. Sometimes the pressure helps. Sometimes it hurts. You have the option to join a GROUP starting JUNE 2026, or you may contact me for a slower, more asynchronous process.

WHEN IT STARTS:

GROUP starting JUNE 2026

FILL OUT THE LIVING WRITE FORM

EDIT SOBER:

WHAT IT IS:

A GUIDED COURSE to help you go from paralyzed by the “Dirty Draft” to confidently finalizing a polished manuscript using a proven, critical process.

HOW LONG IT LASTS:

5 GUIDED WEEKS. This one has a tighter deadline. You may still go over, but we don’t want the process spinning endlessly. Give it a try at 5 weeks and see how you do. Again, you have the option to join a GROUP starting JUNE 2026, or you may contact me for a slower, more asynchronous pace.

WHEN IT STARTS:

GROUP starting JUNE 2026

FILL OUT THE EDIT SOBER FORM

FINISH IT:

WHAT IT IS:

1:1 CUSTOMIZED CREATIVE CONSULTING to help you go from STUCK to DONE by transforming your promising, in-progress draft into a completed, polished manuscript with a clear professional blueprint for publishing and monetization.

HOW LONG IT LASTS:

3-6 MONTHS.

WHEN IT STARTS:

ANYTIME you’re ready.

Remember, this is only a start. You are building a habit, and that begins with a single step.

Maybe this is it?

INTERESTED? [CONTACT me or COMMENT the Course Name you need!]

What’s Next:

PAPERBACK PROMO: MAY 2026! It’s here! Order signed copies (2/$20 or 3/$30) on my WEBSITE!

CURRENT NOVEL PROGRESS

ASD Draft 1: GOAL: 50K-word draft by May 1, 2026!

Words so far: 13,369

I spent some time away from the draft: thinking, planning, and revisiting old notes. It wasn’t wasted time at all, but now I feel behind on the draft itself. That’s ok; it’s part of the process. Easy for me to tell “someone else.”

I was reminded of my 50k reward when I haven’t earned my 20k. That’s also OK. One comes before the other but if the latter motivates me…well…maybe that’s something.

HAPPENING THIS MONTH

Tuesday Evenings: YouTube Stream at 5 PM Central / 6 EST

Creative Collective: NEXT MEETING (tentatively): MAY (the) 4 (be with you), 2026 @7:30 PM

In Other News

Don’t forget, if you’re having trouble naming your passion, finding time to work, or just want to discuss your WIP, I’m only a click away. Take the time. You won’t regret it.

Start or Finish today. I can help.

Book your FREE 15 minutes

Until next time

xxxlinsey

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