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...
by leoniehope | Jan 4, 2021 | Fiction, Imagine, Non-fiction, Writing
“Theme will not be a universal meaning for all things, but a smaller truth pertaining to the proper way of dealing with a particular situation” – Phillips and Huntley If you’re struggling to find an idea for your book, the core message is another approach you can use...
by leoniehope | Dec 28, 2020 | Fiction, Goals, Imagine, Non-fiction, Writing
In 2020 there’s definitely been more challenges, but out of adversity comes insight. This year has shown us how important it is to slow down and spend more time doing what we love with whom we love. There’s been enough doom, and gloom reported. My goal with this...
by leoniehope | Dec 21, 2020 | Fiction, General, Non-fiction, Writing
As an author, you have your own specific writing process. Does it change depending on what you’re writing or does it stay the same? What is a writing process, and what are the essential elements to include? Your writing process is the system you follow when you sit...
by leoniehope | Dec 14, 2020 | Goals, Imagine, Mindset
I’ve attended some great events lately and have noticed the term “success mindset” or some variation often gets a mention. Now I agree 100% that success is a state of mind and that improving your mindset is the number one thing that you can do to...
