In Your Daily Writing Habit Christine "Ink" Whitmarsh shares her expert writing secrets so YOU can write (and finish!) a book that changes lives! Christine's mission is to inspire and help as many people as possible to share their stories and life lessons in book form, thereby transforming the lives of others. Christine, a celebrity ghostwriter, bestselling author, and book coach, is the owner of The Ink Agency, a professional book services agency serving clients worldwide since 2003 (formerly Christine Ink - Writing With Impact). The Ink Agency helps authors write, publish and promote extraordinary books that drive powerful brands. Over the course of her 18 years as a professional writer, Christine, a "creative scientist" by nature, has mastered the process of developing, writing and COMPLETING top quality books.
“Technology alone is not enough—it's technology married with liberal arts, married with the humanities, that yields us the results that make our heart sing.” ― Steve Jobs Mentioned in today's episode: https://www.technologyreview.com/2022/09/16/1059598/this-artist-is-dominating-ai-generated-art-and-hes-not-happy-about-it What about you? What questions do you have for me about writing and finishing writing an awesome book? Please send them to me here: https://christine-ink.com/contact/ Join the author conversation in Ink Authors: https://www.facebook.com/groups/inkauthors/ Learn more about YDWH and catch up on old episodes: www.yourdailywritinghabit.com Learn more about me, “Christine Ink,” and how I support authors: https://christine-ink.com/ 5 Things To Know Before Hiring a Book Coach: https://christine-ink.com/book-coaching-2/
“The way to gain a good reputation is to endeavor to be what you desire to appear.” -Socrates Join the author conversation in Ink Authors: https://www.facebook.com/groups/inkauthors/ Learn more about YDWH and catch up on old episodes: www.yourdailywritinghabit.com Learn more about me, “Christine Ink,” and how I support authors: https://christine-ink.com/ 5 Things To Know Before Hiring a Book Coach: https://christine-ink.com/book-coaching-2/
“If I have seen further it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.” — Isaac Newton Join the author conversation in Ink Authors: https://www.facebook.com/groups/inkauthors/ Learn more about YDWH and catch up on old episodes: www.yourdailywritinghabit.com Learn more about me, “Christine Ink,” and how I support authors: https://christine-ink.com/ 5 Things To Know Before Hiring a Book Coach: https://christine-ink.com/book-coaching-2/
“There are no original ideas. There are only original people.” -Barbara Grizzuti Harrison. Mentioned in today's episode: https://theprofile.substack.com/p/james-clear#:~:text=ller%20Atomic%20Habits%2C%20has%20been,too%20late%2C%22%20he%20says. https://www.oberlo.com/blog/atomic-habits-by-james-clear-summary Join the author conversation in Ink Authors: https://www.facebook.com/groups/inkauthors/ Learn more about YDWH and catch up on old episodes: www.yourdailywritinghabit.com Learn more about me, “Christine Ink,” and how I support authors: https://christine-ink.com/ 5 Things To Know Before Hiring a Book Coach: https://christine-ink.com/book-coaching-2/
“Life is like an empty field. With intention it becomes a garden, without it weeds and debris will take over. Something will grow either way, but it's your choice what takes root.” -John Steinbeck Referenced in today's episode: https://metaversalwellbeing.com/2022/11/29/whats-it-all-for/ Join the author conversation in Ink Authors: https://www.facebook.com/groups/inkauthors/ Learn more about YDWH and catch up on old episodes: www.yourdailywritinghabit.com Learn more about me, “Christine Ink,” and how I support authors: https://christine-ink.com/ 5 Things To Know Before Hiring a Book Coach: https://christine-ink.com/book-coaching-2/
The 3rd and final segment of my holiday book gift guide. This week's theme is books about resilience! Get the books: Metaxa Stars: https://www.metaxastars.com/ Shift the Narrative: https://www.shiftthenarrative.com/ Power of the Curve: http://www.powerofthecurve.com/ Join the author conversation in Ink Authors: https://www.facebook.com/groups/inkauthors/ Learn more about YDWH and catch up on old episodes: www.yourdailywritinghabit.com Learn more about me, “Christine Ink,” and how I support authors: https://christine-ink.com/ 5 Things To Know Before Hiring a Book Coach: https://christine-ink.com/book-coaching-2/
This weekend's writing prompt and PLEASE share your results in my Ink Authors group on Facebook - this one's too fun to pass up! Join the author conversation in Ink Authors: https://www.facebook.com/groups/inkauthors/ Learn more about YDWH and catch up on old episodes: www.yourdailywritinghabit.com Learn more about me, “Christine Ink,” and how I support authors: https://christine-ink.com/ 5 Things To Know Before Hiring a Book Coach: https://christine-ink.com/book-coaching-2/
“Despite the natural belittling of one's self, the doubts, the insecurities, we have to wake up to the realisation that we all write our own autobiography, we are the authors of our life story. Realising that, write a good story with your life and make sure to write yourself as the protagonist. Be the hero of your journey.” -Yossi Ghinsberg. What about you? What questions do you have for me about writing and finishing writing an awesome book? Please send them here: https://christine-ink.com/contact/ Mentioned in today's episode: http://www.powerofthecurve.com/ Join the author conversation in Ink Authors: https://www.facebook.com/groups/inkauthors/ Learn more about YDWH and catch up on old episodes: www.yourdailywritinghabit.com Learn more about me, “Christine Ink,” and how I support authors: https://christine-ink.com/ 5 Things To Know Before Hiring a Book Coach: https://christine-ink.com/book-coaching-2/
“The joy of being an author: saying with your words what brings the ah-ha to the reader.” -Judith Briles 4 advantages in daily life we get to enjoy as authors (sorry mere mortals...). Join the author conversation in Ink Authors: https://www.facebook.com/groups/inkauthors/ Learn more about YDWH and catch up on old episodes: www.yourdailywritinghabit.com Learn more about me, “Christine Ink,” and how I support authors: https://christine-ink.com/ 5 Things To Know Before Hiring a Book Coach: https://christine-ink.com/book-coaching-2/
On today's episode: This week's #WriterWednesday quote. Join the author conversation in Ink Authors: https://www.facebook.com/groups/inkauthors/ Learn more about YDWH and catch up on old episodes: www.yourdailywritinghabit.com Learn more about me, “Christine Ink,” and how I support authors: https://christine-ink.com/ 5 Things To Know Before Hiring a Book Coach: https://christine-ink.com/book-coaching-2/
“I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become.” -Carl Jung. Mentioned in today's episode: https://www.janefriedman.com/building-your-writing-self-efficacy https://psychology.iresearchnet.com/sports-psychology/body-image-and-self-esteem/self-schema-definition/ https://christine-ink.com/sign-up/ Join the author conversation in Ink Authors: https://www.facebook.com/groups/inkauthors/ Learn more about YDWH and catch up on old episodes: www.yourdailywritinghabit.com Learn more about me, “Christine Ink,” and how I support authors: https://christine-ink.com/ 5 Things To Know Before Hiring a Book Coach: https://christine-ink.com/book-coaching-2/
“A man who has committed a mistake and doesn't correct it is committing another mistake.” – Confucius. This week's author mindset tip: “If it ain't broke don't fix it” isn't the most productive success strategy. Join the author conversation in Ink Authors: https://www.facebook.com/groups/inkauthors/ Learn more about YDWH and catch up on old episodes: www.yourdailywritinghabit.com Learn more about me, “Christine Ink,” and how I support authors: https://christine-ink.com/ 5 Things To Know Before Hiring a Book Coach: https://christine-ink.com/book-coaching-2/
12/11/22 This week's Holiday book gift recommendations: No Fear Allowed by Laura Herring: https://www.amazon.com/No-Fear-Allowed-Perseverance-Making/dp/1630474916/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1670116644&sr=8-1 Take Control of Your Job Search by Lauren Herring: https://www.amazon.com/Take-Control-Your-Job-Search/dp/1735258512/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1670117374&sr=8-1 The P.I.L.O.T. Method by Elizabeth McCormick: https://www.amazon.com/Pilot-Method-Elemental-Leading-Yourself/dp/1629030082/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2HGRAKD9ARV2R&keywords=the+pilot+method+elizabeth+mccormick&qid=1670117491&sprefix=the+pilot+method+elizabeth+mccormick%2Caps%2C116&sr=8-1 Join the author conversation in Ink Authors: https://www.facebook.com/groups/inkauthors/ Learn more about YDWH and catch up on old episodes: www.yourdailywritinghabit.com Learn more about me, “Christine Ink,” and how I support authors: https://christine-ink.com/ 5 Things To Know Before Hiring a Book Coach: https://christine-ink.com/book-coaching-2/
12/10/22 “To appreciate the beauty of a snowflake it is necessary to stand in the cold.” -Aristotle Join the author conversation in Ink Authors: https://www.facebook.com/groups/inkauthors/ Learn more about YDWH and catch up on old episodes: www.yourdailywritinghabit.com Learn more about me, “Christine Ink,” and how I support authors: https://christine-ink.com/ 5 Things To Know Before Hiring a Book Coach: https://christine-ink.com/book-coaching-2/
12/9/22 “I've been making a list of the things they don't teach you at school. They don't teach you how to love somebody. They don't teach you how to be famous. They don't teach you how to be rich or how to be poor. They don't teach you how to walk away from someone you don't love any longer. They don't teach you how to know what's going on in someone else's mind. They don't teach you what to say to someone who's dying. They don't teach you anything worth knowing.” ― Neil Gaiman This week's Friday FAQ: People keep telling me I should write a book but I haven't the first clue as to what to write about. Where do I begin to figure it out? What about you? What questions do you have for me about writing and finishing writing an awesome book? Please send them to me here: https://christine-ink.com/contact/ Join the author conversation in Ink Authors: https://www.facebook.com/groups/inkauthors/ Learn more about YDWH and catch up on old episodes: www.yourdailywritinghabit.com Learn more about me, “Christine Ink,” and how I support authors: https://christine-ink.com/ 5 Things To Know Before Hiring a Book Coach: https://christine-ink.com/book-coaching-2/
12/8/22 “I don't want to be at the mercy of my emotions. I want to use them, to enjoy them, and to dominate them.”― Oscar Wilde Join the author conversation in Ink Authors: https://www.facebook.com/groups/inkauthors/ Learn more about YDWH and catch up on old episodes: www.yourdailywritinghabit.com Learn more about me, “Christine Ink,” and how I support authors: https://christine-ink.com/ 5 Things To Know Before Hiring a Book Coach: https://christine-ink.com/book-coaching-2/
12/7/22 “Write with the door closed, rewrite with the door open.” ― Stephen King. Making Mr. King's actionable for this fine #WriterWednesday. Join the author conversation in Ink Authors: https://www.facebook.com/groups/inkauthors/ Learn more about YDWH and catch up on old episodes: www.yourdailywritinghabit.com Learn more about me, “Christine Ink,” and how I support authors: https://christine-ink.com/ 5 Things To Know Before Hiring a Book Coach: https://christine-ink.com/book-coaching-2/
12/6/22 "Effectiveness without values is a tool without a purpose." - Edward de Bono Action questions to determine your author values and attach them to your goals. Join the author conversation in Ink Authors: https://www.facebook.com/groups/inkauthors/ Learn more about YDWH and catch up on old episodes: www.yourdailywritinghabit.com Learn more about me, “Christine Ink,” and how I support authors: https://christine-ink.com/ 5 Things To Know Before Hiring a Book Coach: https://christine-ink.com/book-coaching-2/
12/5/22 “You are free to choose what you want to make of your life. It's called free agency or free will, and it's your birthright.” -Sean Covey This week's author mindset tip: Be a writer doing, not just an author being. Mentioned in today's episode: https://www.nirandfar.com/labeling-yourself/?vgo_ee=xpd3skDLHlyKBa%2FqZm5AvMRu3dnJIctYxYLdHGGVzcI%3D Join the author conversation in Ink Authors: https://www.facebook.com/groups/inkauthors/ Learn more about YDWH and catch up on old episodes: www.yourdailywritinghabit.com Learn more about me, “Christine Ink,” and how I support authors: https://christine-ink.com/ 5 Things To Know Before Hiring a Book Coach: https://christine-ink.com/book-coaching-2/
12/4/22 Even When She Rose by Marie Crews: https://www.amazon.com/Even-When-Rose-Marie-Crews/dp/1959009052/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1669584969&sr=8-1 Abruptly Alone: A Widow's Memoir by Jeannie Meach Fredrick: https://www.amazon.com/Abruptly-Alone-Widows-Memoir-1/dp/1543987052/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2E65TNGBABHA4&keywords=abruptly+alone+jeannie&qid=1669585333&sprefix=abruptly+alone+jeannie%2Caps%2C135&sr=8-1 Heaven's Bell (AND the companion journal) by Sherrie Barch: https://www.heavensbell.com/ Join the author conversation in Ink Authors: https://www.facebook.com/groups/inkauthors/ Learn more about YDWH and catch up on old episodes: www.yourdailywritinghabit.com Learn more about me, “Christine Ink,” and how I support authors: https://christine-ink.com/ 5 Things To Know Before Hiring a Book Coach: https://christine-ink.com/book-coaching-2/
12/03/22 “Adapt what is useful, reject what is useless, and add what is specifically your own.” ― Bruce Lee Join the author conversation in Ink Authors: https://www.facebook.com/groups/inkauthors/ Learn more about YDWH and catch up on old episodes: www.yourdailywritinghabit.com Learn more about me, “Christine Ink,” and how I support authors: https://christine-ink.com/ 5 Things To Know Before Hiring a Book Coach: https://christine-ink.com/book-coaching-2/
Fri. 12/02 “You must immerse yourself in your work. You have to fall in love with your work … You must dedicate your life to mastering your skill. That's the secret of success.” ― Chef Jiro Join the author conversation in Ink Authors: https://www.facebook.com/groups/inkauthors/ Learn more about YDWH and catch up on old episodes: www.yourdailywritinghabit.com Learn more about me, “Christine Ink,” and how I support authors: https://christine-ink.com/ 5 Things To Know Before Hiring a Book Coach: https://christine-ink.com/book-coaching-2/
12/1/2022 Join the author conversation in Ink Authors: https://www.facebook.com/groups/inkauthors/ Learn more about YDWH and catch up on old episodes: www.yourdailywritinghabit.com Learn more about me, “Christine Ink,” and how I support authors: https://christine-ink.com/ 5 Things To Know Before Hiring a Book Coach: https://christine-ink.com/book-coaching-2/
Join the author conversation in Ink Authors: https://www.facebook.com/groups/inkauthors/ Learn more about YDWH and catch up on old episodes: www.yourdailywritinghabit.com Learn more about me, “Christine Ink,” and how I support authors: https://christine-ink.com/ 5 Things To Know Before Hiring a Book Coach: https://christine-ink.com/book-coaching-2/
“First comes thought; then organization of that thought, into ideas and plans; then transformation of those plans into reality. The beginning, as you will observe, is in your imagination.” -Napoleon Hill Mentioned today: My DIY Blueprinting Guide: https://theinkagency.net/product/book-blueprint-guide/ Book a Blueprinting Consult with me: https://calendly.com/christine-ink/30min Join the author conversation in Ink Authors: https://www.facebook.com/groups/inkauthors/ Learn more about YDWH and catch up on old episodes: www.yourdailywritinghabit.com Learn more about me, “Christine Ink,” and how I support authors: https://christine-ink.com/ 5 Things To Know Before Hiring a Book Coach: https://christine-ink.com/book-coaching-2/
“We cannot direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails.” -this quote has been attributed to many sources, but the earliest variation came from Cora L.V. Hatch in 1859 Join the author conversation in Ink Authors: https://www.facebook.com/groups/inkauthors/ Learn more about YDWH and catch up on old episodes: www.yourdailywritinghabit.com Learn more about me, “Christine Ink,” and how I support authors: https://christine-ink.com/ 5 Things To Know Before Hiring a Book Coach: https://christine-ink.com/book-coaching-2/
Today's featured Sunday Story Time story: https://www.rd.com/article/thanksgiving-story/ Join the author conversation in Ink Authors: https://www.facebook.com/groups/inkauthors/ Learn more about YDWH and catch up on old episodes: www.yourdailywritinghabit.com Learn more about me, “Christine Ink,” and how I support authors: https://christine-ink.com/ 5 Things To Know Before Hiring a Book Coach: https://christine-ink.com/book-coaching-2/
“Celebrate what you've accomplished, but raise the bar a little higher each time you succeed.” ― Mia Hamm. A special "episode 1300" message and a writing prompt for you on the subject! Join the author conversation in Ink Authors: https://www.facebook.com/groups/inkauthors/ Learn more about YDWH and catch up on old episodes: www.yourdailywritinghabit.com Learn more about me, “Christine Ink,” and how I support authors: https://christine-ink.com/ 5 Things To Know Before Hiring a Book Coach: https://christine-ink.com/book-coaching-2/
“Self-knowledge is essential not only to writing, but to doing almost anything really well. It allows you to work through from a deep place – from the deep, dark corners of your subconscious mind.” -Meg Rosoff This week's FAQ: What is your #1 piece of advice for an author who is self publishing? What about you? What questions do you have for me about writing and finishing writing an awesome book? Please send them to me here: https://christine-ink.com/contact/ Join the author conversation in Ink Authors: https://www.facebook.com/groups/inkauthors/ Learn more about YDWH and catch up on old episodes: www.yourdailywritinghabit.com Learn more about me, “Christine Ink,” and how I support authors: https://christine-ink.com/ 5 Things To Know Before Hiring a Book Coach: https://christine-ink.com/book-coaching-2/
“Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow.” – Melody Beattie. Thanksgiving "year in review" gratitude questions for your journaling. Join the author conversation in Ink Authors: https://www.facebook.com/groups/inkauthors/ Learn more about YDWH and catch up on old episodes: www.yourdailywritinghabit.com Learn more about me, “Christine Ink,” and how I support authors: https://christine-ink.com/ 5 Things To Know Before Hiring a Book Coach: https://christine-ink.com/book-coaching-2/
“Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.” – Benjamin Franklin. How can the old medical school adage "watch it, do it, teach it" be applied to author content strategy? Join the author conversation in Ink Authors: https://www.facebook.com/groups/inkauthors/ Learn more about YDWH and catch up on old episodes: www.yourdailywritinghabit.com Learn more about me, “Christine Ink,” and how I support authors: https://christine-ink.com/ 5 Things To Know Before Hiring a Book Coach: https://christine-ink.com/book-coaching-2/
“The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today.” -H. Jackson Brown, Jr. How can you prepare in advance for the distractions and disruptions that will inevitably confront you while building your writing habit? Join the author conversation in Ink Authors: https://www.facebook.com/groups/inkauthors/ Learn more about YDWH and catch up on old episodes: www.yourdailywritinghabit.com Learn more about me, “Christine Ink,” and how I support authors: https://christine-ink.com/ 5 Things To Know Before Hiring a Book Coach: https://christine-ink.com/book-coaching-2/
“The summit is what drives us, but the climb itself is what matters.” -Conrad Anker. This week's Mindset Monday message is about taking chances way outside your comfort zone! Mentioned in today's episode: http://www.powerofthecurve.com/ https://christine-ink.com/word-count-as-a-hypothetical-metric/ Join the author conversation in Ink Authors: https://www.facebook.com/groups/inkauthors/ Learn more about YDWH and catch up on old episodes: www.yourdailywritinghabit.com Learn more about me, “Christine Ink,” and how I support authors: https://christine-ink.com/ 5 Things To Know Before Hiring a Book Coach: https://christine-ink.com/book-coaching-2/
This week's featured Sunday Story Time book: Take Control of Your Job Search: 10 emotions you must master to land the job by Lauren Herring, CEO of IMPACT Group https://www.amazon.com/Take-Control-Your-Job-Search/dp/1735258512/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1668375715&sr=8-1 Join the author conversation in Ink Authors: https://www.facebook.com/groups/inkauthors/ Learn more about YDWH and catch up on old episodes: www.yourdailywritinghabit.com Learn more about me, “Christine Ink,” and how I support authors: https://christine-ink.com/ 5 Things To Know Before Hiring a Book Coach: https://christine-ink.com/book-coaching-2/
“Being different is a talent. You illuminate what makes you special in the sea of sameness around you.” — Lady Gaga. Join the author conversation in Ink Authors: https://www.facebook.com/groups/inkauthors/ Learn more about YDWH and catch up on old episodes: www.yourdailywritinghabit.com Learn more about me, “Christine Ink,” and how I support authors: https://christine-ink.com/ 5 Things To Know Before Hiring a Book Coach: https://christine-ink.com/book-coaching-2/
“True memoir is written, like all literature, in an attempt to find not only a self but a world” ~ Patricia Hampl. Need help with the memoir element of your book? And/or send me your Friday FAQs for future episodes: https://christine-ink.com/contact/ Join the author conversation in Ink Authors: https://www.facebook.com/groups/inkauthors/ Learn more about YDWH and catch up on old episodes: www.yourdailywritinghabit.com Learn more about me, “Christine Ink,” and how I support authors: https://christine-ink.com/ 5 Things To Know Before Hiring a Book Coach: https://christine-ink.com/book-coaching-2/
“I'm an artist. Artists don't need permission to work. Regardless of whether I'm acting or not, I write. I write when I'm tired in fact, because I believe your most pure thoughts surface.” -Chadwick Boseman. Mentioned in today's episode about content strategy for authors: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-daily-writing-habit-episode-948-promoting-your/id1467760106?i=1000542839731 https://christine-ink.com/sign-up/ https://calendly.com/christine-ink/30min Join the author conversation in Ink Authors: https://www.facebook.com/groups/inkauthors/ Learn more about YDWH and catch up on old episodes: www.yourdailywritinghabit.com Learn more about me, “Christine Ink,” and how I support authors: https://christine-ink.com/ 5 Things To Know Before Hiring a Book Coach: https://christine-ink.com/book-coaching-2/
“A tree's wood is also its memoir.” -Hope Jahren A memoir writing prompt (useful even if you're not writing a book that you think of as a "memoir" genre wise). Join the author conversation in Ink Authors: https://www.facebook.com/groups/inkauthors/ Learn more about YDWH and catch up on old episodes: www.yourdailywritinghabit.com Learn more about me, “Christine Ink,” and how I support authors: https://christine-ink.com/ 5 Things To Know Before Hiring a Book Coach: https://christine-ink.com/book-coaching-2/
“The key to wisdom is this – constant and frequent questioning, for by doubting we are led to question, by questioning we arrive at the truth.” – Peter Abelard. Mentioned in today's episode: http://www.powerofthecurve.com/ Join the author conversation in Ink Authors: https://www.facebook.com/groups/inkauthors/ Learn more about YDWH and catch up on old episodes: www.yourdailywritinghabit.com Learn more about me, “Christine Ink,” and how I support authors: https://christine-ink.com/ 5 Things To Know Before Hiring a Book Coach: https://christine-ink.com/book-coaching-2/
“Instead of worrying about what you cannot control, shift your energy to what you can create.” – Roy T. Bennett. Truth bomb for this week's Mindset Monday about why we REALLY cancel writing caves. Join the author conversation in Ink Authors: https://www.facebook.com/groups/inkauthors/ Learn more about YDWH and catch up on old episodes: www.yourdailywritinghabit.com Learn more about me, “Christine Ink,” and how I support authors: https://christine-ink.com/ 5 Things To Know Before Hiring a Book Coach: https://christine-ink.com/book-coaching-2/
This week's featured Sunday Story Time book: The Mindful Millionaire: Overcome scarcity, experience true prosperity and create the life you really want. https://www.mindfulmillionairebook.com/ Leisa's YDWH interview: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-daily-writing-habit-an-interview-about-creating/id1467760106?i=1000555719993 Join the author conversation in Ink Authors: https://www.facebook.com/groups/inkauthors/ Learn more about YDWH and catch up on old episodes: www.yourdailywritinghabit.com Learn more about me, “Christine Ink,” and how I support authors: https://christine-ink.com/ 5 Things To Know Before Hiring a Book Coach: https://christine-ink.com/book-coaching-2/
“Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate.” ― C.G. Jung Stretch those writing muscles with this weekend's writing prompt. Join the author conversation in Ink Authors: https://www.facebook.com/groups/inkauthors/ Learn more about YDWH and catch up on old episodes: www.yourdailywritinghabit.com Learn more about me, “Christine Ink,” and how I support authors: https://christine-ink.com/ 5 Things To Know Before Hiring a Book Coach: https://christine-ink.com/book-coaching-2/
“Ask for what you want and be prepared to get it!” ― Maya Angelou. And p.s. the Happy 247th Birthday to the USMC message in today's episode goes in yesterday's, 11/10 - My apologies for the oversight and a happy belated but just as meaningful birthday to all the USMC veterans and active duty Marines!!! Mentioned in today's episode: http://www.powerofthecurve.com/ What about you? What questions do you have for me about writing and finishing writing an awesome book? Please send them to me here: https://christine-ink.com/contact/ Join the author conversation in Ink Authors: https://www.facebook.com/groups/inkauthors/ Learn more about YDWH and catch up on old episodes: www.yourdailywritinghabit.com Learn more about me, “Christine Ink,” and how I support authors: https://christine-ink.com/ 5 Things To Know Before Hiring a Book Coach: https://christine-ink.com/book-coaching-2/
“Idea generation is about quantity, not quality. Multiplication, not subtraction. Editing comes later. The goal of brainstorming is to walk out with buckets of ideas, not one precious idea perched on a pillow.” ― Sam Harrison. Going behind the scenes and revealing 3 pieces of my ghostwriting process that you can use in YOUR book brainstorming! Join the author conversation in Ink Authors: https://www.facebook.com/groups/inkauthors/ Learn more about YDWH and catch up on old episodes: www.yourdailywritinghabit.com Learn more about me, “Christine Ink,” and how I support authors: https://christine-ink.com/ 5 Things To Know Before Hiring a Book Coach: https://christine-ink.com/book-coaching-2/
Zika Metaxa grew up in an internationally known family spirits business, founded by her ancestors in 1888. As a marketer, she traveled the world promoting the family spirit, as a member of the family business and then, for the multinational company that acquired the Metaxa brand. After becoming a mom Zika left a career in marketing, advertising, and retail and turned her attention to more intimate, creative pursuits. She first penned a children's book in her native Greek language. Her new book, an English language memoir, “Metaxa Stars: The Evolution of a Greek Spirit Within Generations,” shares stories and lessons growing up Metaxa. She is currently developing her third book. More about Zika and her new memoir about "growing up Metaxa": https://www.metaxastars.com/ Join the author conversation in Ink Authors: https://www.facebook.com/groups/inkauthors/ Learn more about YDWH and catch up on old episodes: www.yourdailywritinghabit.com Learn more about me, “Christine Ink,” and how I support authors: https://christine-ink.com/ 5 Things To Know Before Hiring a Book Coach: https://christine-ink.com/book-coaching-2/
“A runner's high doesn't come from thinking about the end result, only of the moment, one step, one breath, one heartbeat at a time. It's the same for a writer ...” ― C.J. Heck Join the author conversation in Ink Authors: https://www.facebook.com/groups/inkauthors/ Learn more about YDWH and catch up on old episodes: www.yourdailywritinghabit.com Learn more about me, “Christine Ink,” and how I support authors: https://christine-ink.com/ 5 Things To Know Before Hiring a Book Coach: https://christine-ink.com/book-coaching-2/
“When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't adjust the goals, adjust the action steps.” ~ Confucius. This week's author Mindset Tip: If something's not working (like your book writing strategy) - don't scrap it, modify it. The post in my Ink Authors group where I posted still photos of my fail and a video of the successful modification: https://www.facebook.com/groups/inkauthors/permalink/1799433953743406 Join the author conversation in Ink Authors: https://www.facebook.com/groups/inkauthors/ Learn more about YDWH and catch up on old episodes: www.yourdailywritinghabit.com Learn more about me, “Christine Ink,” and how I support authors: https://christine-ink.com/ 5 Things To Know Before Hiring a Book Coach: https://christine-ink.com/book-coaching-2/
This week's featured Sunday Story Time book - "Metaxa Stars: The Evolution of a Greek Spirit Within Generations" by Zika Metaxa: https://www.metaxastars.com/ Tune in on Wed. 11/09 for my interview with Zika Metaxa! Join the author conversation in Ink Authors: https://www.facebook.com/groups/inkauthors/ Learn more about YDWH and catch up on old episodes: www.yourdailywritinghabit.com Learn more about me, “Christine Ink,” and how I support authors: https://christine-ink.com/ 5 Things To Know Before Hiring a Book Coach: https://christine-ink.com/book-coaching-2/
“To me, Writing is Fun. It doesn't matter what you're writing, as long as you can tell a story.” ― Stan Lee A fun fiction writing story prompt to spice up your weekend! Join the author conversation in Ink Authors: https://www.facebook.com/groups/inkauthors/ Learn more about YDWH and catch up on old episodes: www.yourdailywritinghabit.com Learn more about me, “Christine Ink,” and how I support authors: https://christine-ink.com/ 5 Things To Know Before Hiring a Book Coach: https://christine-ink.com/book-coaching-2/
“If you see something beautiful in someone, speak it.”― Ruthie Lindsey. This week's author FAQ: “I got my hands on this book and it's just changing my life. How would I find the author's info to send an email or some communication to thank her?” What about you? What questions do you have for me about writing and finishing writing an awesome book? Please send them to me here: https://christine-ink.com/contact/ Join the author conversation in Ink Authors: https://www.facebook.com/groups/inkauthors/ Learn more about YDWH and catch up on old episodes: www.yourdailywritinghabit.com Learn more about me, “Christine Ink,” and how I support authors: https://christine-ink.com/ 5 Things To Know Before Hiring a Book Coach: https://christine-ink.com/book-coaching-2/
“In a moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing to do, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.” – Theodore Roosevelt Doing NaNoWriMo? Bookmark this episode for times when you miss your word count target! Not doing NaNoWriMo? Same applies if you're writing a book and miss your word count targets for an extended period of time. Here's how to get back on track and keep going. Join the author conversation in Ink Authors: https://www.facebook.com/groups/inkauthors/ Learn more about YDWH and catch up on old episodes: www.yourdailywritinghabit.com Learn more about me, “Christine Ink,” and how I support authors: https://christine-ink.com/ 5 Things To Know Before Hiring a Book Coach: https://christine-ink.com/book-coaching-2/
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