by Cami Ostman | Jan 23, 2019 | Inspiration, Reflections
Dear writer, what happens when you collaborate on your book with other writers? One of the best elements of the 9-month get-your-book-done program in The Narrative Project is the critique groups. The MOST EFFECTIVE way to grow is a writer is to read and critique the...
by Cami Ostman | Dec 4, 2018 | Inspiration, Reflections, SHE: Personal stories of women who changed my life
H is for Happy Happenstance As you may know, I’ve been on a quest to visit some of the sites around the world that purport to feature sacred feminine energy. Before I tell you what happened yesterday as related to the Black Madonna of Copacabana, Bolivia, let me give...
by Cami Ostman | Jul 23, 2017 | Inspiration, Reflections, Writing advice |
I’ve been mulling over the topic of generosity lately, dear writers. Of the writers I meet, there is a particular set of worries I want to address. I can’t tell you how many people I meet who don’t want to start blogging, hire a coach, or promote their material online...
by Cami Ostman | Mar 11, 2015 | Reflections
What do you do when a heavy heart puts you on the couch? Do you feel stuck in a self-definition that isn’t quite working for you at the moment? Maybe you’ve been pegged by loved ones or co-workers in a way that doesn’t feel fair or true (you’ve...
by Cami Ostman | Feb 10, 2015 | Reflections
Setting goals is essential for healthy living(link is external). We know that people who set goals are more focused and happier; they move through life with a sense of purpose. From a narrative therapy(link is external) perspective, reaching a goal you’ve set...
by Cami Ostman | Mar 17, 2014 | Inspiration, Reflections
A few days ago I had a lovely post-project cup of coffee with a client. This client of mine (let’s call him Bob) is self-publishing a memoir about an important and difficult time in his life. As we sipped on coffee and looked at proofs of his book, he reviewed...
