You know that moment in the story when the hero has lost everything, and the odds seem stacked against them, and all seems lost?
Imagine if that was the end of the story….what a terrible way to live!
But in the stories we love, the hero looks at herself in the mirror and says ‘what am I doing?’.
- Someone says one word, and suddenly she sees all the clues in a new light and finds the final piece of the puzzle.
- Or he realizes, for the first time, the strength has been inside him all along.
- Or she realizes she has all the resources she needs, available to her after all if only she would ask for help…
AND THEN…the hero assembles their team, recognizes the strengths of others in helping them fulfill their quest, and starts making good decisions, at last.
Cue: storming the castle, starting the bombing run, making the mad dash across town to catch their lover before they set foot on the plane.
Wouldn’t it be nice if life worked that way?
Ahem.
It DOES.
The Problem With Being Bright
Were you one of the brainy kids at school?
It probably left you with a legacy of expectations that say: you should be able to do this by yourself…
…which is a dangerous lie.
We are all people who need people.
We need them,
- To make random comments that spark connections for us, that unlock a creative idea in our heads
- To point out to us that actually, we are quite capable, even if we don’t always feel like it
- To show us how to do new things, or improve our existing skills, or even to do part of a task for us (like, spotting that final typo in your manuscript!)
How do you go about finding the right people to help in your quest to be a writer?
Well, I’ve spent 15 years assembling a community, and six of those years curating a small group of writers who write, who cheer each other on, and who help each other out.
Is it any wonder I called the group the StoryADay Superstars?
If you’re reading this, I think you belong with us.
- Something is pulling at you, telling you that you need to try something new.
- Something about the way I talk about writing resonates with you.
I’ve created a gang of like minded writers, and I think you should join us.
Give yourself the gift of six months with us and see how it goes.
It works out to about $2.77 a day for,
- Daily writing dates
- Twice-monthly hangouts
- A monthly special event (workshop or challenge or critique)
- An archive of 40+ workshops and masterclasses, plus a library of worksheets
- A place to belong where you are always reminded that you are a writer.
PLUS, if you join us on CYBER MONDAY, you get the I, WRITER Course (6 modules of curated instruction on building a writing practice and buffing up your fiction skills) for FREE!!!
(This offer really does go away tonight.)