by leoniehope | Feb 15, 2021 | Mindset, Publishing, Writing
I was recently speaking to a lady who writes every day and is working on her third book. She’s even gone to the trouble of organising beta readers for each one. That’s great, right? Yes, and no. This lady is playing small by staying hidden. Yes, she’s written the...
by leoniehope | Feb 8, 2021 | Goals, Inspire, Mindset, Writing
What do you think is the single most destructive thing for creativity? Procrastination? Obstacles? Distractions? The imposter syndrome? A lack of time, knowledge, or skill? I wrote an earlier post about this, but have since discovered something even more damaging;...
by leoniehope | Feb 1, 2021 | Imagine, Mindset, Non-fiction, Writing
I’ve been listening to Brene Brown’s audiobook The Power of Vulnerability. In it, she talks about how, in today’s society, no one strives to be ordinary; we all want to be extraordinary. How does that affect us as authors? It might be why you haven’t written your...
by leoniehope | Jan 25, 2021 | Fiction, Imagine, Non-fiction, Writing
Shakespeare said, “All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players.” What if it was more than that? What if the world was a constant source of ideas and inspiration you can draw on to improve someone’s life? I believe it is. The best...
by leoniehope | Jan 18, 2021 | Imagine, Mindset, Writing
I’ve recently been doing a lot of work on myself to become more feminine. It’s something I struggle with. We’re told femininity is about being submissive and stepping back to let men and masculine energy lead. How can I have a writing business if I...
by leoniehope | Jan 11, 2021 | Goals, Imagine, Mindset, Writing
Everyone is busy and has the same 24 hours in a day. So, why then, do some people make better use of their time than others? They understand how to say no. Every yes either moves you towards your goals and desired lifestyle or takes you away from it. You can’t...
