People often ask me what is a ‘writers’ coaching group’? Many writing workshops are focused on the craft of writing. Accountability focuses on getting stuff done.
From what I have seen in my writing groups, if it were just a matter of scheduling writing time and showing up, it would be easy.
Writing, and other art forms, seem to bring a range of inner obstacles. “Do I really have something to say?” “Will my writing be good enough?” “Is it safe to write my truth?”
These are some of the issues that show up when we show up to do the writing. As a trained coach, I have specific skills to help not just show up and write, but see, explore and work through these issues that stop us. My intention is that the coaching work we do in our groups helps all members overcome the obstacles that have held us back.
You can see that answering those fears with ‘tips and tactics’ are just bandaids for deeper issues. Set a timer! Just do it! Get accountability! These are helpful in the short-term but don’t do enough to help someone become empowered to write anything, anytime.
Working with me either one:one or in a group is a way to finally develop skills to write what you want, when you want. Even when the old fears show up, you will know how to move forward.
Once, someone in my group said “What a bunch of whiners!” I was shocked – I don’t see us that way at all. I see the courage and fierce determination to show up ready, willing and able to address whatever is in the way.
So, while we sign up for ‘accountability’, what we really get in this group is a way forward with heart and soul. A way that allows us to respect and honor our creative impulse.
We have a few spots left in this potent writers’ coaching group Write ON, which starts on February 17th. Join us to write what you are meant to.
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