by Amelia D. Hay | Coaching, Writing
As you’re about to discover, I’m passionate about coaching because, in 2015, I left my day job to work as a life coach. For me, the issue I have with this coaching for writers trend is an ethical one. I honestly believe you should get what you pay for and understand what coaching is and isn’t. This article is more than just a rant, it’s my honest thoughts and tips for you on how you can choose the right coach for you. And, not every coach will be right for you. It’s like dating. That’s why coaches offer free sessions. It’s a try before you buy thing.
by Amelia D. Hay | Coaching, Fiction, Mindset, Writing
As a first time writer, it can be all too easy to shoot for the stars and create a long and complex story that ends up reaching well over 100,000 words. This long story usually takes several years to write and even longer to revise before you hand it over to an editor. You convince yourself that this is the way things are and it usually takes a long time to write your first novel. I’m here to tell you that it doesn’t have to be this way. Yes, you’ve read that correctly your first piece of fiction doesn’t have to take you many years to write.
by Amelia D. Hay | Coaching, develop your story idea, Fiction, habits, Outlining Your Novel, Writing
Should you write a novel in 30 days? Or, in my case three days of outlining and eighteen days of writing. This week I performed the first ever read through of my prequel novel. And, let’s say there are some great scenes in the story and some not so great scenes. Unfortunately, there is a lot of the not-so-great variety.
by Amelia D. Hay | Coaching, Fiction, habits, non-fiction, Writing
So, you have a great idea for a novel but you’re struggling to find time to write. You have Work, children, family things, social commitments all vying for your attention but, you still haven’t found the time to write that novel. Months have rolled by and you haven’t started working on your story idea. Have you ever wondered how other writers and authors find time to write?
by Amelia D. Hay | Authorpreneur Podcast, Coaching, Fiction, habits, Mindset, Season 1: Story Structure, WriterADHay TV, Writing
So, you know you should be writing, and you intend on writing, but you can’t seem to get your butt in the chair and actually write. If you can identify with that statement, then this blog post is for you. Thanks to the rise of modern technology and we’re living in an instant gratification world. This instant gratification encourages us to allow this habit to flow into other areas of our lives. As writers, this leads us to fall into the trap of writing when you feel inspired and to put it off until next time in those times when you don’t feel like it. So, how do you get motivated to write a novel or continue writing a novel? In this video, I’m going to share with you one quick strategy on how to get motived to write a novel. But, why one strategy? The key to starting and continuing on that trajectory is to start SMALL and build up as you become consistent.
by Amelia D. Hay | 28 Days of Blogging, Coaching, Mindset, non-fiction, Self-Publishing, Writing
Is fear holding you back, from writing and publishing your book? Fear of failure, fear of judgement, and fear of success hold many aspiring authors from writing their first book. One of the biggest fears among writers and first-time authors is fear of judgement. You can often feel like a fraud and, as a result, end up consumed by fear, a fear that someone is going to call you out for not being an expert, but a fraud. Writing is one of those amazing things that can force you to face these fears. What do you do when you’re so gripped with fear and can’t bear to finish your first draft or go on to the next phase of writing? How do you overcome the fear of judgement?
