Everything memoir writers need to know about imagining inspiring dreams and setting smart goals
This week I’m excited to share I have a new writing goals course for sale specifically for life-story writers!
The Setting Writing Goals Course is designed especially for writers of autobiographies, memoirs and biographies.
It is all about imagining inspiring dreams and smart goal setting to start, write and finish a writing project for yourself or a loved one.
As readers of my website you are the first to hear about the writing goals course!
I am really looking forward to having a handful of writers work through it and let me know what they think.
For now the writing goals course is only available through Forever Young Autobiographies at an initial low price.
As I get feedback and make any necessary changes I plan to raise the price.
So now is the time to get the best rate.
I want to motivate as many people as possible to write their life stories and I know this writing goals course can help.
Over the years I’ve taken many courses myself as a writer and print journalist.
They can be powerful, however, some are definitely better than others.
Today, to celebrate the release of my new writing goals course, I’m going to talk about what makes a great course standout from the rest.
Let’s get started…
Beware ‘shiny objects’
Often when we start a new project we get excited.
We think of all the tasks that need to be done.
We bounce between them making only slight progress on each.
But we don’t actually finish anything!
Some people call this ‘shiny-object’ syndrome: you are like a small child chasing one shiny object only to stop to chase another and another.
Jumping from task to task might make you feel like you are achieving your goal, however, in fact you have barely made any headway.
A good course, like the writing goals course, will help you focus your efforts on one task at a time.
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Banish negative thoughts
Some of you might ask: “Who am I to write a book about myself or a loved one?”
Many doubt their right and ability to start, let alone finish, a life-story project.
You might consider yourself a bad speller or your life story not ‘exciting’ enough.
The truth is many worry or fear they are not up to the writing task of an autobiography, memoir, biography or family story.
This is completely normal!
Our brain will try to convince us to stay on ‘high ground’ where it is ‘safe’.
But really with some basic writing instruction and guidance most people can start writing a great read.
Our negative mindset can be a huge roadblock stopping us from writing, sharing and celebrating terrific life stories.
In the writing goals course I give you knowledge to proceed with confidence.
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The road to progress
What was the last ‘new’ thing you tried?
Maybe it was learning to surf, baking a cake, growing herbs or writing a life story!
When you start learning anything new things can get challenging fast.
Usually we give it our best shot for a bit but quit way too soon.
Someone who has ‘been there, done that’ can be invaluable at this time.
They can advise you at the beginning what steps you need to take and in what order.
Basically you know your destination but they have the map on how to best get there!
A good course is like a personal guide.
It helps you plan your action steps from the beginning.
Then as you make small wins your actions become consistent and prolific.
You are catching waves, baking cakes or writing stories in no time!
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Final say
A good course is a fantastic way to learn a new skill.
The best will help you tackle one task at a time, overcome negative thinking, and have a clear blueprint to take action
This is exactly what I have tried to do with my writing goals course!
As a special thank you for being a Forever Young Autobiographies fan I can offer you the course at a special price.
Whether you try this writing goals course or another I hope you will not give up on your dream to write an autobiography or memoir.
Writing is an adventure.
It will expand your mind and the minds of your readers.
Happy writing!
Free gift!
Just starting out writing your autobiography or memoir? Once you set your writing goals you can plan your book chapters. Do this with my FREE structure training course. Sign up here.
Your say
What was the best course you have ever taken (about anything!) and why? I’d love to hear about it! Send me an email or leave a reply in the comments section at the end of this article.
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This article first appeared on the website Forever Young Autobiographies.com.