How Do I Return To Writing?

Episode 3 - How Do I Return To Writing?

THE WRITERS’ ROOM 

In the Writers Room this week, Pete and Laura chat about a listener’s question. 

Laura talks about the benefits of writing with many practical suggestions. But remember the importance of having fun! Pete thinks about how getting back into writing could be more than using a writing prompt and explore how you could create a legacy for your family in the process.

SPOILER ALERT! There are some awful cliches in this conversation - prepare yourself!

Laura explains about Morning Pages. A suggestion from Julia Cameron's book The Artist’s Way that has been invaluable for her. And admits she is not giving the book back to Pete. She also recommends Natalie Goldberg's books for developing ideas for writing.

LESSONS WE’VE LEARNED THIS WEEK - What have we learned about writing & publishing this week?
Pete gets in trouble for skipping sections as ever. But he gets to talk about building conviction in writing. He talks about the book he is reading this week - Write To Sell by Andy Maslen.

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BOOKS WE ARE READING AND RECOMMEND - What books are we reading this week?

Is listening to an audiobook - reading? If yes, then Laura's listening to Sean McCabe's book - Overlap on audible counts. She tells about how she watched the documentary video of his writing the book in 30 days. Here is the link for the video.

PERSONAL UPDATES - What’s going on in our lives?

Laura's latest book - Everyday Storytellers: A step by step guide to writing about your travels, adventures & life - has now sold copies in the UK, in the USA, in Canada and in Australia.