Name It: What You Say Matters!

Are you a struggling writer or would you like to be?

I can help.

Whether you call yourself a writer, an artist, a creative, or something else, bring the power of naming to your situation. That’s the first step. What you call yourself matters.

If you’re having trouble figuring out what that means, let’s chat!

Schedule a Call

STRUGGLES AND SUCCESSES

This week I’m a struggling writer.

That’s ok because the struggle means I’m doing something.

Something matters when the going gets tough, which it is.

Even when I feel I haven’t made a lot of progress, I can see that I am doing the things that I wanted to do consistently.

  • I’ve kept up with my email list, this blog, and my socials (Instagram & LinkedIn).
  • I’m still making progress on the TDG draft.
  • I’m doing more editing and coaching work.

Little actions turn into big steps over time.

REVELATIONS AND RESISTANCE

Taking a couple of days at the beginning of the quarter has helped me set up for a successful few weeks. I hope to do the same again when we get to Q2.

My main goal is to finish this draft, however long it takes, and start new projects or add to other projects in the writing months of April, July, and November.

Publishing in September would be phenomenal, but I have to prioritize getting these people on paper.

CURRENT NOVEL PROGRESS

Draft 5 Word Count: 10,759

HAPPENING THIS MONTH

TONIGHT and every Tuesday through February: YouTube Stream at 5 PM Central / 6EST

Photo by Artem Podrez on Pexels.com

In Other News

CREATIVE COLLECTIVE: The next meeting is MARCH 3 at 7:30 PM Central / 8:30 EST

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.

Contact me to take the next step on your writing journey.

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Until next time

xxxlinsey

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Let’s Go: LIVING WRITE Closes Soon!

This is the LAST week for LIVING WRITE enrollment

If you want to start writing, kick your routine up a notch, or finally finish, this is for you.

If you want to be in a group of writers, now is the time to start.

If you want to carve out writing time and make consistent progress on your draft, you need to sign up today.

This is for you.

Enrollment is closing until June.

LIVING WRITE is perfect for you if:

  • You are ready to start writing.
  • You’ve started a manuscript but feel stuck. 
  • You need supportive accountability.
  • You’re ready to finish your WIP

Don’t wait. We’re closing soon.

Sign Up Today

STRUGGLES AND SUCCESSES

This week has been pretty good.

I got some writing done, which you will notice in my word count update, and I’m making steady reading progress.

Can’t ask for more than that.

REVELATIONS AND RESISTANCE

My routine is coming together as I prepare to help other writers with theirs.

I’m making steady progress toward the ideal week I’ve set for myself, and I am content with that progress.

Progress is progress, no matter how small or seemingly insignificant.

CURRENT NOVEL PROGRESS

Draft 5 Word Count: 10,759

HAPPENING THIS MONTH

TONIGHT and every Tuesday through February: YouTube Stream at 5 PM Central / 6EST

CREATIVE COLLECTIVE: The next meeting is FEBRUARY 3 at 7:30 PM Central / 8:30 EST

Photo by RDNE Stock project on Pexels.com

In Other News

Join the LIVING WRITE launch; you won’t regret it!

or

Contact me to take the next step on your writing journey.

Contact

Until next time

xxxlinsey

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Unlock Your Story: LIVING WRITE Now Enrolling!

I’m launching LIVING WRITE!

LIVING WRITE is a 5-step process for getting a writing routine, creating a writing habit, or learning to take care of yourself as a writer.

It includes:

  • customized workshop sessions where we deep dive into your needs and projects
  • productivity and tracking freebies to help you stay on top of your game
  • different learning modules to mix it up and keep you learning
  • a PDF journal to make things easy

It’s for you if:

  • You’re ready to start.
  • You’ve started but feel stuck. 
  • You need support.
  • You’re ready to finish your WIP

You’re not obligated by filling out the form. It just lets me know you need more info.

I’d love to have you join us. Writing is so much more fun together.

Learn More

STRUGGLES AND SUCCESSES

It’s been a busy week, but a good one. I’ve had client meetings and family affairs and it’s been a lot, but it’s fun to be busy and feel important.

I haven’t had much time to write, but I am working on what this new year looks like, so I’m not too worried about it yet. The story is still stewing, and it may have to cook longer than I expected.

How is your year going? So far so good? Or ready for next month already?

REVELATIONS AND RESISTANCE

Showing up is the important thing. I’m doing more of it and already seeing the benefits.

You can follow me on Instagram, Facebook, or LinkedIn to see more.

This month, it’s all about the Launch (see above). I’ve been prepping and I am *almost* ready to go.

I’m really excited to launch LIVING WRITE, and I encourage you, if this even vaguely interests you, please reach out. We’d love to have you.

CURRENT NOVEL PROGRESS

Draft 5 Word Count: 8,890

HAPPENING THIS MONTH

TONIGHT and every Tuesday through February: YouTube Stream at 5 PM Central / 6EST

CREATIVE COLLECTIVE: The next meeting is FEBRUARY 3 at 7:30 PM Central / 8:30 EST

In Other News

That’s it!

Join the Launch! Or message me today! I’d love to hear from you.

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Until next time

xxxlinsey

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Happy New Year 2025

A fresh start. A New Year. What will you accomplish?

What could you accomplish if you started today?

Let me help you make the most of your year.

I provide personalized writing coaching designed to empower authors of every level to finish their manuscripts. From overcoming writer’s block to developing a routine, I offer tailored coaching packages and helpful free resources to guide you through every stage of the writing process.

Contact Me Today

STRUGGLES AND SUCCESSES

The holidays are a particularly rough time for me, but I made it through and am doing well.

I’m stepping into the new year with fresh energy after some time off and new programs designed to help you achieve your writing dreams. These programs provide the guidance, support, and resources you need to make this your most productive writing year yet.

See below for more details on how these programs can help you achieve your writing goals.

REVELATIONS AND RESISTANCE

TDG is not going to be published in January, BUT, it may be ready to publish by September of this year, which, my editor and I agreed is a better month for it all around. Stay tuned for more updates.

CURRENT NOVEL PROGRESS

Draft 5 Word Count: 8,890

HAPPENING THIS MONTH

TONIGHT and every Tuesday through February: YouTube Stream at 5 PM Central / 6EST

CREATIVE COLLECTIVE: The next meeting is FEBRUARY 3 at 7:30 PM Central / 8:30 EST

Photo by Anna Tarazevich on Pexels.com

In Other News

LIVING WRITE is enrolling this month!

Need a refresher?

LIVING WRITE is a 5-step process for getting a writing routine to finish your Work in Progress.

It’s perfectly ordinary magic. I’m launching this month and I’d love to have you join me. Need more information? Schedule a call.

Contact

Until next time

xxxlinsey

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Final View

Week 4

And just like that, I’m behind.

I didn’t write for 3 days and now I’m hovering over 30k instead of over 40k…

but…

I persevere.

STRUGGLES AND SUCCESSES

I’m looking toward my next reward and using that as motivation to catch up this week.

Fortunately, I have some time off. I still don’t know if I’ll win this week, but I guess that’s part of the fun.

The not knowing.

I finally started dumping into my readable draft, which means it’s not so readable anymore, but I’ve resigned myself to the fact that I have to make a mess before I can clean it up.

REVELATIONS AND RESISTANCE

This week is the final push. Nano ends Saturday.

Are you still in it? Will you win it?

I’ll let you know next week, but I have hope.

CURRENT NOVEL PROGRESS

Nano Word Count: 32,309

Draft 5 Word Count: 8,829

HAPPENING THIS MONTH

TONIGHT and every Tuesday through NaNo YouTube Stream at 5 PM Central / 6EST

CREATIVE COLLECTIVE: The next meeting is DECEMBER 9 at 7:30 PM Central / 8:30 EST

Photo by Taryn Elliott on Pexels.com

In Other News

Did you know I do creative coaching? I’m scheduling the new year so if you’ve got a project that needs help, please reach out. I’d love to work with you.

Let me know if this sounds like you:

  • You have “plenty” of time, but can’t seem to make progress on your novel/project.
  • You have a GREAT idea, but no concept of how to START.
  • You have a manuscript or part of one, but you have no idea what to do NEXT.
  • You have too many things to do, but you really want to write that great idea.

I’m here to help.

I help writers (and other creatives) find and devote time to their writing practice, make progress on their drafts, and keep a consistent writing routine so they can FINISH their work, whatever that means to them. I’m a superstar. You should really book now.

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Until next time

xxxlinsey

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Onward

Week 3

What’s up?

…my word count…

I think I’ve got the rhythm and am making progress

…all this is progress…

so forward march; onward.

STRUGGLES AND SUCCESSES

I feel like I don’t have anything new or interesting to add this week but the good news is that sometimes there is no news.

I still haven’t added many more words to my readable draft, but I am adding words every week and that is what matters. Even once a week is consistent, and consistent is good enough for me.

REVELATIONS AND RESISTANCE

I’ve had to choose, and I need the freewriting. As the name implies, it makes me feel good and I’m grumpy when I don’t do it. November has always been a freewriting month, and it feels right to keep the ritual.

So. I can make the readable draft the focus of another month (maybe next month?)

What kind of progress are you making? Have you made it to the halfway point?

CURRENT NOVEL PROGRESS

Nano Word Count: 29,909

Draft 5 Word Count: 6,796

HAPPENING THIS MONTH

TONIGHT and every Tuesday through NaNo YouTube Stream at 5 PM Central / 6EST

NANOWRIMO! What are you working on? Are you in or out? Let me know in the comments.

Photo by Alexander Savchuk on Pexels.com

In Other News

CREATIVE COLLECTIVE: The next meeting is DECEMBER 9 at 7:30 PM Central / 8:30 EST

Did you know I do creative coaching? I’m scheduling the new year so if you’ve got a project that needs help, please reach out. I’d love to work with you.

Contact

Until next time

xxxlinsey

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Muddy Middle Musings

Week 2

Have you hit a wall too?

I’m off to a good start and not remotely behind but I feel it…the drag of the muddy middle

When’s the hardest part of the writing month for you?

STRUGGLES AND SUCCESSES

As you may have seen last week on my YouTube stream, I haven’t added many more words to my readable draft.

I hope to change that this week.

I’m stuck between free writing and adding useful words to my draft. Perhaps it’s too much to do both at the same time, but I think the one has kept me going for the other.

What kind of progress are you making? Is this the easy or hard part for you?

REVELATIONS AND RESISTANCE

Anyway, I’m not stopping now. Full speed ahead to the end of the month

If I end up with 50,000 unreadable words, so be it.

If I end up with an incomplete draft, I’ll finish it.

CURRENT NOVEL PROGRESS

Nano Word Count: 22,085

Draft 5 Word Count: 5,597

HAPPENING THIS MONTH

TONIGHT and every Tuesday through NaNo YouTube Stream at 5 PM Central / 6EST

NANOWRIMO! What are you working on? Are you in or out? Let me know in the comments.

Photo by JACK REDGATE on Pexels.com

In Other News

CREATIVE COLLECTIVE: The next meeting is DECEMBER 9 at 7:30 PM Central / 8:30 EST

Did you know I do creative coaching? I’m getting ready to schedule the new year so if you’ve got a project that needs help, please reach out. I’d love to work with you.

Contact

Until next time

xxxlinsey

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NANO Begins & So Do I

Week 1

It all began at midnight …

At least that’s how the story goes in my head. These last couple years I haven’t been able to hang with the late crowd, and I miss it, but let’s be real, I also love the sleep.

That’s ok though; I’ve made a strong start.

STRUGGLES AND SUCCESSES

I’ve been sick, and the time change is never fun, but I’ve still managed to write up a storm.

I have a new ritual, a new writing spot, and a new perspective.

I’m ready. How’s your progress going?

REVELATIONS AND RESISTANCE

I wrote Goodbye at my kitchen table, so I’m trying that approach again, but from the opposite direction.

I light a candle, say a prayer, take a big breath

Journal any anxiety I have and then…

Let loose.

CURRENT NOVEL PROGRESS

Nano Word Count: 9,216

Draft 5 Word Count: 5,182

I’d say it’s working. Are you curious about a writing routine? Let me help! Drop a comment or send me an email.

HAPPENING THIS MONTH

TONIGHT and every Tuesday through NaNo YouTube Stream at 5 PM Central / 6EST

CREATIVE COLLECTIVE: The next meeting is NOVEMBER 11 at 7:30 PM Central / 8:30 EST

NANOWRIMO! What are you working on? Are you in or out? Let me know in the comments.

In Other News

Did you know I do creative coaching? I’m getting ready to schedule the new year so if you’ve got a project that needs help, please reach out. I’d love to work you.

Contact

Until next time

xxxlinsey

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FALL Projects and NANO Prep

Hello!

Sorry it’s been a ghost town around here. I know you worry when I disappear, but I’m all right.

I had to dig my heels in and get some stuff done, and I’m happy to say I’m happy with my progress.

It’s that time of year again.

The time when I say no to everything else and yes to writing. When writing gets to be the one thing I am doing for myself and for the world.

It’s (almost) November. Time for NaNoWriMo

STRUGGLES AND SUCCESSES

For those of you who know me well, you’ll know this is also the beginning of my struggle season. Don’t worry. I’ve got plenty of plans to keep myself healthy, and blogging regularly is one of them. I don’t think I’ll disappear this winter, but if I do, just know I’m doing my best.

It’s been slow going, but I’m committed.

I started a Don’t Break the Chain on September 1st to work on TDG every day until it’s done or December 31st.

That’s 4 months of non-stop work.

REVELATIONS AND RESISTANCE

Something was bound to get done, and something did.

For 30 days (almost exactly)

Turns out that’s my burnout point, so I didn’t try to sustain it in October. November is a tried-and-true writing month, so I’m not worried. The competition, challenge, and camaraderie keep me going and I’m on fire with my idea.

CURRENT NOVEL PROGRESS

Current Word Count: 5,182

That’s my draft. I’ll be starting over trying for 50,000 on midnight November 1st. Join me?

HAPPENING THIS MONTH

TONIGHT and every Tuesday through NaNo YouTube Stream at 5 PM Central / 6EST

CREATIVE COLLECTIVE: The next meeting is NOVEMBER 11 at 7:30 PM Central / 8:30 EST

NANOWRIMO! What are you working on? Are you in or out? Let me know in the comments.

Until next time

xxxlinsey

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10K – DAY! LIVE STREAM SUNDAY

Join us for a 10k day on Sunday, July 21st, as we tackle our Camp Nano projects.

Bring your own project to work on or just come to cheer us on. We’re starting at 10AM GMT (6AM EST)

We’ll alternate sprinting and chatting to encourage each other to hit 10k words in one sitting. You’d be surprised how difficult that is, but it’s easier with support. Whether you have a writing project or need to do chores, catch up on reading or homework, or whatever you do, we’d love to have you. Come and be part of the fun.

Are you ready?

JOIN THE LIVE STREAM

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