You know the writing back burner. It could be crowded with ideas, things you insist you still want to write. They silently simmer in the background. I don’t think these sidelined projects are benign. I think they linger in the background until we set them aside or give them their due.
I speak from experience as a coach, and as a writer with my own crowded back burner.
I’ve got two books that have been on my back burner since at least 2014. I’ve done some work on them. I haven’t ever truly committed to finishing these books.
But no matter how much I ignore them, they won’t disappear. Somehow this year feels different. I’m committed to these two books in a deep way. A knowing way. I know I will finish them. I also have the incredible (required) hubris to know that these books are going to make a big difference in the world.
Gulp.
I’m shifting priorities to pull these books off the back burner. I am getting help to stay committed. Mostly, I am excited to learn and grow as I move into the real work of bringing these books to life.
Do you have a writing project that won’t leave you alone? I invite you to join me in committing to making great progress on them.
Beyond just getting words on the page, we’ll work some magic on your inner resources, too. I bet you’d like to:
- Build your self-trust
- Be true to yourself
- Channel your abundant ideas into projects you finish
- Discard envy and resentment of accomplished writers.
Let’s do this together. It will be a blast to finally be the writer you’ve wanted to be for far too long.
I’m hosting a coaching group for writers that gives you the right amount of support you need to pull a project to the front burner. Write ON starts soon. All the details are here.
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