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It’s November–WE Support YOUR Writing!
Hello Writers! November is HERE and WE support YOUR writing! NaNoWriMo is underway, and I know many of you are jumping on that international boost of writing productivity. Since temperatures are dropping (at least here in western Washington) and sending cues for...
Write That Book Already!!!!!
OUR THIRD ANNUAL "WRITE THAT BOOK ALREADY" VIRTUAL CONFERENCE IS COMING RIGHT UP! January 2-6, 2023 Sign up for our FREE Virtual Conference! This past month I got to celebrate with one of our TNP graduates from The Narrative Project. I have the privilege of working...
Look Who’s (Going to Be) Talking!!!
I'm going to brag for a minute. When I started The Narrative Project six years ago, I knew I would need to find the BEST coaches to support our writers. And I have. Our coaching team is a team of smart, warm, talented women who hold our writers' feet to the fire with...
Look What We (Can) Do!!
First of all... Just a reminder to sign up for Betsy Graziani-Fasbinder's awesome class Podcasts as Platform!!! The class is on November 1 and it's ONLY $27. Do not miss this if you want to expand your reach, position yourself as an expert, and build your following as...
Is it Time to Reinvent Your Personal Narrative?
Dear one, Before I started guiding writers to the completion of their books, I lived a couple of other lives professionally. I was an English teacher (for 8 years) and a family therapist (for two decades). I also went through some personal sh!t--as all interesting...
This Could be YOU!
Writers, Cami here. Hello!! Hey, let me tell you something. There is nothing like being with an author as they cross their finish line! Last month I had the deep pleasure and honor to join Narrative Project writer, Gary Tubbs, as he LAUNCHED HIS BOOK into the world!...
Are You Dealing with Death on the Page?
**Announcing: Death on the Page - August 10 at 5:30pm Pacific Time** Last week one of our TNP Get-Your-Book students wrote me, "Help! One of my characters is about to die, and I'm not sure how to handle this death in the book." I instantly thought about ALL of...
Don’t Hide Under The Blankets!
Writers, when it comes to creating your platform and honing your performing skills, don't hide under your blankets! Baker, my Boston Terrier, has a tendency to hide underneath the blankets. He likes to stay cozy and comfortable, with his own bubble of personal space....
What Is Possible When You Have A Platform
As Lisa Dailey from Sidekick Press and I gear up for our Platform & Performance 6-week deep dive class starting next week, I want to point you toward my dear friend, Laura Kalpakian, as an example of what is possible when you have a platform built and ready. (Make...
Why Build A Platform?
Why build a platform? Good question, Writer! Let me tell you a story… When I first published my book, Second Wind, it was picked up by Oprah's Magazine, O—and I wasn't ready for the incredible opportunity. I didn't have my website yet, so people couldn't learn about...
How to Get to a Hard Finish Line!
Dear Writer, Some of you know that in addition to being a writer, a writing coach, a business owner, a therapist, a dog lover, and a wine connoisseur… I am a runner. I started running half a lifetime ago, and I found that when I really decided to put my heart and soul...
Build an Author Platform!
Getting a book DONE doesn't just mean written--it means getting the book into the HANDS of readers. And in order to do that an author needs a PLATFORM. An author's platform is the infrastructure needed for marketing and selling a book--and getting your message INTO...