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Free Workshop: Creating A Map For Your Book

by Stacy | May 27, 2020 | Special Events

We’re hosting another free workshop in the Shortcuts for Writers: Editing Made Simple Facebook Group on June 4 at 7:30 p.m. EST. Creating a map for your book can change your entire writing experience. Breaking down the process into doable segments opens the space for more creativity and flow. So let’s turn the overwhelm of the journey into mini-trips of joy.

Join Willow Green as she shares how to set yourself up for success and feel like your book wrote itself! You will learn how to create a map from idea to manuscript. Once you have your legend and journey all planned out, the words just flow through you easily and effortlessly! If you can’t attend the workshop live, the replay will be archived in the group’s Units section.

Willow is an author, facilitator and intuitive coach who works with individuals and groups around the world facilitating opportunities to experience true freedom and deeper levels of love. Willow is certified in NLP, has a degree in occupational science and a has lived with and trained with several spiritual guides. She has a very unique and diverse set of gifts that allow her clients to see exactly what they need to empower themselves and thrive.

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Hi there! I’m Stacy Juba, an author, freelance editor, and the founder of Shortcuts for Writers. I’d love to connect. If you’re a writer, here are a few ways we can work together:

Enroll in my Book Blurbs Made Simple mini course for just $9

Sign up for my free, on-demand self-editing masterclass

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Free Motivation For Writers Workshop – Invigorate Your Writing

by Stacy | Dec 28, 2019 | Special Events

Do you need to jump-start your writing in the new year? Special guest Hallie Avolio will visit the Shortcuts for Writers: Editing Made Simple Facebook group Jan. 6, 2020 at 3 p.m. EST to share some motivation for writers. Hallie will present an interactive video workshop on How to Get Unstuck and Invigorate Your Writing.

If you can’t make it live to this inspirational event for writers, no worries. You can watch the replay. The workshop will also be archived in Unit 8 of the group’s learning center, where you can catch up on all the past guest speakers.

Topics will include:

– Knowing your why
– Creating a safe space to think
– Creating an affirmation
– Having self-compassion
– Managing your time
– Finding balance
And much more!

To join the Shortcuts for Writers: Editing Made Simple Facebook group, you must answer a few short admission questions.

Hallie Avolio is the president and founder of Sassy Healthy Fit, a lifestyle brand that empowers In Demand Women to prioritize themselves and unlock their sassy side without guilt. Hallie is a huge believer in the power of positivity, affirmations and taking action that is simple, sustainable and fun. She is the host of Sassy AF TV on YouTube, a writer, a speaker and a passionate leader for her growing community of In Demand Women. You can find her at www.sassyhealthy.fit and on social media @sassyhealthyfit.

Here are some questions Hallie would love for you to answer to help her gear the workshop toward the group members’ needs. Feel free to share your answers in the comments below.

✔️1. Where could you use the most support in shifting your mindset?

✔️2. What excuses do you have to avoid writing, editing, or working on tasks to further your writing career?

✔️3. What gets you the most stuck? Where do you need the most help getting unstuck?

✔️4. What questions would you like Hallie to answer?

Not a member of the Shortcuts for Writers Facebook community? Head on over and answer the screening questions. Members can download the free toolkit 7 Simple Steps to Nailing Your Book Blurb, and you’ll get access to Hallie’s free motivation for writers workshop.