| My approach to writing a book for publication | | | | book is published, the marketing and promotion |
| could be described as holistic because I emphasize | | | | phase really takes off. Each stage on the path to |
| the unquantifiable value of aligning body, mind, | | | | publication - and beyond - has its own 'beginning'. |
| emotions and soul at every stage of the journey. | | | | Moving on from there, in order to be successful |
| As a result, you will find your true voice, discover | | | | as an author, having ideas is simply not enough. |
| your Self in the process and then write | | | | You need to ground your ideas with practical |
| consciously, creatively, successfully and with soul. | | | | application otherwise they may never find their |
| Now that is the kind of charismatic combination | | | | way into the hearts and minds of your readers. |
| your audience adores! | | | | When you plant a seed in the earth and nurture it, |
| The writer's journey is about who you are when | | | | roots develop and it grows to achieve its full |
| you write and market your book as well as what | | | | potential as a flower or tree. The same principle |
| you write and how you communicate with your | | | | applies to the ideas you want to share and the |
| readers. I teach a multitude of tools and | | | | stories you want to tell. |
| techniques to open the way for writers to | | | | The earth centre also relates to the physical body |
| experience the truth of this for themselves. | | | | as well as the emotions of feeling relaxed, happy |
| One system of timeless wisdom which | | | | and confident. Certainly if your body is fit and |
| incorporates all of the qualities required to ignite | | | | well-nourished, you are far more likely to feel |
| the full potential of your writer's journey delivers | | | | positive and strong... and inspired to write. Bringing |
| profound insights via the 7 major energy centres | | | | you awareness to these foundation level qualities |
| in the body called the chakras. | | | | will open up new opportunities for you to work |
| Each centre reveals both universal principles and | | | | more consciously and creatively with each stage |
| individual programming which govern life, love, | | | | of the writing process. |
| learning... and creative expression. | | | | So here are 3 tips to help you nurture the earth |
| Science is finally catching up - mainly via quantum | | | | energies within you: |
| physics - with what yogis, sages and awakened | | | | 1. Go for regular 30 minute walks, ideally outside in |
| individuals have been saying for millennia. There is | | | | nature. |
| no need, however, to become a scientist or a | | | | Consciously take strong, firm steps as you walk |
| mystic to benefit from applying the basics of this | | | | and really feel the ground beneath your feet. The |
| powerful, natural energy system. | | | | physical movement, and specifically the rhythm of |
| Creating the right internal and external space for | | | | walking, is an effective way to release ideas 'held' |
| your writing to flow freely will make a huge | | | | in the body. Schedule time at the end to relax and |
| difference to the results you achieve. So read on | | | | enjoy the boost your energy system will have |
| for a simplified approach to incorporating more | | | | received. Alternatively, focus that energy into |
| than just your mind to writing your book. See for | | | | some writing or other activity relating to your |
| yourself how much richer, deeper, and more | | | | book's success. |
| rewarding your writing experience will be. | | | | 2. Prioritise looking after your body in some small |
| Level # 1 - Earth | | | | way every day for the next 21 days. |
| Here are some of the qualities associated with | | | | Give yourself the gift of eating nourishing food, |
| the earth centre: | | | | drinking more water and plenty of good quality |
| Beginning | | | | sleep. Yes, I know that you know that these are |
| Roots | | | | good ideas...but are you actually doing them? Make |
| Grounding | | | | this enjoyable by sharing a healthy meal with a |
| Practical | | | | partner or friends. And why not treat yourself to |
| Ready to grow | | | | a good massage while you're at it! Pay attention |
| The body | | | | to how creative you are when you're feeling good |
| Relaxed | | | | in your body and the lift that gives to your |
| Happy | | | | writing. |
| Confident | | | | 3. Make a plan of the practical steps you need to |
| Strong | | | | take to begin the next stage of your writer's |
| One of the first challenges for many people is to | | | | journey - and then take action! |
| make a start and then begin again each day to | | | | Getting yourself organised at a practical level will |
| complete the writing. Yet the energy of 'beginning' | | | | often make the difference between your book |
| doesn't stop there. If you want to find an agent | | | | happening - or not as the case may be! So what |
| or publisher, you have to begin the process of | | | | do you need to do next? Sign up for a course or |
| taking your book out to the world with all that | | | | a class, do some research or find a mentor to |
| entails - writing a book proposal, building a | | | | work with to help you move forwards. |
| platform... | | | | As always, the only way you will discover the |
| If you are self-publishing, you start by learning | | | | benefits I am describing is to have an open mind |
| what the process actually involves... When your | | | | and give these ideas a try. |