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    Dear Writer, You Need to Quit: QuitBooks for Writers, #1
    Dear Writer, You're Doing It Wrong: QuitBooks for Writers, #3
    Dear Writer, Are You In Burnout?: QuitBooks for Writers, #2
    Ebook series6 titles

    QuitBooks for Writers Series

    By Becca Syme and Susan Bischoff

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    About this series

    When you "just know" how a story should go...

    When you "have a feeling" about how that ad should run...

    When you "get overwhelmed" by columns of data or the idea of running numbers...

    Those are all types of intuition. Intuition, commonly misunderstood as being primarily driven by emotion, is actually a very quick ability to pattern-read, and is based in information-gathering that's done so quickly, you're not even aware you're doing it. But... if you're intuitive (about certain things only, or about everything), you can't use concrete or linear decision-making strategies.

    You might not be able to outline.

    You might not be able to plan in concrete terms.

    You might not be able to run those numbers.

    So, what does that mean for you? How do you go about understanding the intuitive brain you have? This book is written by two coaches who have worked with thousands and thousands of writers, many of whom are "intuitive" in some way. Because we've noticed patterns in how these authors make decisions, and in how process can work in an intuitive way, we wanted to share this book with you.

    Inside this book, you will find:

    • the five types of intuition (and how to tell if you have them)
    • the most common patterns of intuitive writers (and how to cope/strategize with that difference)
    • the difference between running ads as an intuitive, and running ads as a concrete
    • guidance for running an intuitive-decision-making business (especially as an entrepreneur)
    • when not to trust intuition
    • and so much more...

    If you resonated with any of the first three questions (even if you didn't resonate with all of them), we hope this book will help to provide some context around why you're functioning the way you are, and some guidance for how to be the most successful version of yourself.

    When you "just know," and no one trusts that, you learn not to trust it. We're here to help save your intuition from a world that doesn't understand it. To help you wield this superpower.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHummingbird Books
    Release dateJan 24, 2019
    Dear Writer, You Need to Quit: QuitBooks for Writers, #1
    Dear Writer, You're Doing It Wrong: QuitBooks for Writers, #3
    Dear Writer, Are You In Burnout?: QuitBooks for Writers, #2

    Titles in the series (6)

    • 2

      Dear Writer, Are You In Burnout?: QuitBooks for Writers, #2
      Dear Writer, Are You In Burnout?: QuitBooks for Writers, #2

      Dear Writer, Are You In Burnout?: QuitBooks for Writers, #2

      Becca Syme
      5/5 - 4 ratings
      5/5 - 4 ratings

      Chances are good, if this title caught your eye, you already know you need this book, so I'm not going to attempt to convince you.   The unprecedented burnout we're collectively experiencing in the writing world today means two things. We need to know the signs of burning out. We need to know how to avoid that burnout pit. Oh, and there's a third reason, too… because if we need to recover from burnout, we need support, encouragement, and camaraderie. That's why this book exists.   I've coached thousands of writers. Six- and seven-figure authors, major award winners, midlisters, and new authors alike. And there are patterns to what writers think and feel about our careers and our books. Those patterns are why I'm here, writing to you.   If you are overwhelmed, tired, frustrated with your career or your sales... if you're stuck or stalled... come and join me inside these pages, and we'll talk about why.   Why is key.   We've got this. Let's get you out of this pit.   - Becca

      Chances are good, if this title caught your eye, you already know you need this book, so I'm not going to attempt to convince you.   The unprecedented burnout we're collectively experiencing in the writing world today means two things. We need to know the signs of burning out. We need to know how to avoid that burnout pit. Oh, and there's a third reason, too… because if we need to recover from burnout, we need support, encouragement, and camaraderie. That's why this book exists.   I've coached thousands of writers. Six- and seven-figure authors, major award winners, midlisters, and new authors alike. And there are patterns to what writers think and feel about our careers and our books. Those patterns are why I'm here, writing to you.   If you are overwhelmed, tired, frustrated with your career or your sales... if you're stuck or stalled... come and join me inside these pages, and we'll talk about why.   Why is key.   We've got this. Let's get you out of this pit.   - Becca

    • 1

      Dear Writer, You Need to Quit: QuitBooks for Writers, #1
      Dear Writer, You Need to Quit: QuitBooks for Writers, #1

      Dear Writer, You Need to Quit: QuitBooks for Writers, #1

      Becca Syme
      5/5 - 7 ratings
      5/5 - 7 ratings

      I know, I know, you don't want to quit writing, and I'm not going to convince you to quit writing. (I'm really not trying to do that…)    But what if you could quit other things? Things that weren't moving the needle? Things that weren't bringing you the outcome you want? And there are *so* many things you do need to quit, if you want to be a career author.   How do I know this? Because I've coached thousands of writers. Six- and seven-figure authors, major award winners, midlisters, and new authors alike. And there are very important patterns to what writers need to quit, what we need to keep, and what we need to question.   Those patterns are why I'm here, writing to you.   Anyone can tell you what worked for them, and of course they can say, "it might not work for you," but they can't tell you why. I can tell you why.    - Becca

      I know, I know, you don't want to quit writing, and I'm not going to convince you to quit writing. (I'm really not trying to do that…)    But what if you could quit other things? Things that weren't moving the needle? Things that weren't bringing you the outcome you want? And there are *so* many things you do need to quit, if you want to be a career author.   How do I know this? Because I've coached thousands of writers. Six- and seven-figure authors, major award winners, midlisters, and new authors alike. And there are very important patterns to what writers need to quit, what we need to keep, and what we need to question.   Those patterns are why I'm here, writing to you.   Anyone can tell you what worked for them, and of course they can say, "it might not work for you," but they can't tell you why. I can tell you why.    - Becca

    • 3

      Dear Writer, You're Doing It Wrong: QuitBooks for Writers, #3
      Dear Writer, You're Doing It Wrong: QuitBooks for Writers, #3

      Dear Writer, You're Doing It Wrong: QuitBooks for Writers, #3

      Becca Syme
      5/5 - 3 ratings
      5/5 - 3 ratings

      These titles just keep getting better and better, don't they? You Need to Quit, You're in Burnout, You've Got Writer's Block… does Becca just hate people and want us all to feel bad about ourselves?   Oh, no, dear writer… oh, no. Contraire mon-frere, as they say.   This book is the product of work with thousands of writers on what truly holds us back from the success that we want to have. There is one thing nearly all writers have in common when it comes to success road blocks:   How we handle doing it wrong.   Inside this book, I outline the most common ways we either get it wrong or get it right and why those things might be happening. The goal here is to share some of the patterns I see when coaching writers, and to hopefully help when your inner voice is worried you're doing it wrong.   Join me, in these pages, for a little journey through your mind…   - Becca

      These titles just keep getting better and better, don't they? You Need to Quit, You're in Burnout, You've Got Writer's Block… does Becca just hate people and want us all to feel bad about ourselves?   Oh, no, dear writer… oh, no. Contraire mon-frere, as they say.   This book is the product of work with thousands of writers on what truly holds us back from the success that we want to have. There is one thing nearly all writers have in common when it comes to success road blocks:   How we handle doing it wrong.   Inside this book, I outline the most common ways we either get it wrong or get it right and why those things might be happening. The goal here is to share some of the patterns I see when coaching writers, and to hopefully help when your inner voice is worried you're doing it wrong.   Join me, in these pages, for a little journey through your mind…   - Becca

    • 4

      Dear Writer, Are You In Writer's Block?: QuitBooks for Writers, #4
      Dear Writer, Are You In Writer's Block?: QuitBooks for Writers, #4

      Dear Writer, Are You In Writer's Block?: QuitBooks for Writers, #4

      Becca Syme
      5/5 - 1 rating
      5/5 - 1 rating

      Writer's block.   Not the world's sexiest topic, right? In fact, I have no doubt this book will go largely unnoticed, because let's face it, no one wants to talk about this. Some people don't even believe it exists. (Those people are wrong, by the way…) But that's also why it's so important to understand.   Writer's block is basically the whispered sin in the halls of authordom.   But is it?   I'm an author and a coach of authors, and I hope you'll join me, if you think this book is for you. If you struggle with writer's block, or think you do, then at least take a look inside and see if this book is for you.   I think it might be.   - Becca

      Writer's block.   Not the world's sexiest topic, right? In fact, I have no doubt this book will go largely unnoticed, because let's face it, no one wants to talk about this. Some people don't even believe it exists. (Those people are wrong, by the way…) But that's also why it's so important to understand.   Writer's block is basically the whispered sin in the halls of authordom.   But is it?   I'm an author and a coach of authors, and I hope you'll join me, if you think this book is for you. If you struggle with writer's block, or think you do, then at least take a look inside and see if this book is for you.   I think it might be.   - Becca

    • 5

      Dear Writer, You're Doing It Right: QuitBooks for Writers, #5
      Dear Writer, You're Doing It Right: QuitBooks for Writers, #5

      Dear Writer, You're Doing It Right: QuitBooks for Writers, #5

      Becca Syme
      5/5 - 1 rating
      5/5 - 1 rating

      Not selling? Not writing? You need to read this book.   Selling is hard and the last few years have been harder still. When faced with the data of book sales or of small platforms or low-performing ads, we have questions.   Why am I not selling? Why am I not writing? What's wrong with me?   What if you could know the answer to that question? Inside this book, I discuss the most common patterns for why books don't sell and why authors don't have success in writing, in selling, and in business. Each illustration comes with a coaching note for how to do these things better.   And sometimes, even if you're not selling, even if you're not writing, there's a possibility the answer to "what am I doing wrong" is: "nothing."   Maybe, just maybe, you're doing it right.   - Becca

      Not selling? Not writing? You need to read this book.   Selling is hard and the last few years have been harder still. When faced with the data of book sales or of small platforms or low-performing ads, we have questions.   Why am I not selling? Why am I not writing? What's wrong with me?   What if you could know the answer to that question? Inside this book, I discuss the most common patterns for why books don't sell and why authors don't have success in writing, in selling, and in business. Each illustration comes with a coaching note for how to do these things better.   And sometimes, even if you're not selling, even if you're not writing, there's a possibility the answer to "what am I doing wrong" is: "nothing."   Maybe, just maybe, you're doing it right.   - Becca

    • 6

      Dear Writer, Are You Intuitive?: QuitBooks for Writers, #6
      Dear Writer, Are You Intuitive?: QuitBooks for Writers, #6

      Dear Writer, Are You Intuitive?: QuitBooks for Writers, #6

      Becca Syme
      5/5 - 2 ratings
      5/5 - 2 ratings

      When you "just know" how a story should go... When you "have a feeling" about how that ad should run... When you "get overwhelmed" by columns of data or the idea of running numbers... Those are all types of intuition. Intuition, commonly misunderstood as being primarily driven by emotion, is actually a very quick ability to pattern-read, and is based in information-gathering that's done so quickly, you're not even aware you're doing it. But... if you're intuitive (about certain things only, or about everything), you can't use concrete or linear decision-making strategies. You might not be able to outline. You might not be able to plan in concrete terms. You might not be able to run those numbers. So, what does that mean for you? How do you go about understanding the intuitive brain you have? This book is written by two coaches who have worked with thousands and thousands of writers, many of whom are "intuitive" in some way. Because we've noticed patterns in how these authors make decisions, and in how process can work in an intuitive way, we wanted to share this book with you. Inside this book, you will find: the five types of intuition (and how to tell if you have them) the most common patterns of intuitive writers (and how to cope/strategize with that difference) the difference between running ads as an intuitive, and running ads as a concrete guidance for running an intuitive-decision-making business (especially as an entrepreneur) when not to trust intuition and so much more... If you resonated with any of the first three questions (even if you didn't resonate with all of them), we hope this book will help to provide some context around why you're functioning the way you are, and some guidance for how to be the most successful version of yourself. When you "just know," and no one trusts that, you learn not to trust it. We're here to help save your intuition from a world that doesn't understand it. To help you wield this superpower.

      When you "just know" how a story should go... When you "have a feeling" about how that ad should run... When you "get overwhelmed" by columns of data or the idea of running numbers... Those are all types of intuition. Intuition, commonly misunderstood as being primarily driven by emotion, is actually a very quick ability to pattern-read, and is based in information-gathering that's done so quickly, you're not even aware you're doing it. But... if you're intuitive (about certain things only, or about everything), you can't use concrete or linear decision-making strategies. You might not be able to outline. You might not be able to plan in concrete terms. You might not be able to run those numbers. So, what does that mean for you? How do you go about understanding the intuitive brain you have? This book is written by two coaches who have worked with thousands and thousands of writers, many of whom are "intuitive" in some way. Because we've noticed patterns in how these authors make decisions, and in how process can work in an intuitive way, we wanted to share this book with you. Inside this book, you will find: the five types of intuition (and how to tell if you have them) the most common patterns of intuitive writers (and how to cope/strategize with that difference) the difference between running ads as an intuitive, and running ads as a concrete guidance for running an intuitive-decision-making business (especially as an entrepreneur) when not to trust intuition and so much more... If you resonated with any of the first three questions (even if you didn't resonate with all of them), we hope this book will help to provide some context around why you're functioning the way you are, and some guidance for how to be the most successful version of yourself. When you "just know," and no one trusts that, you learn not to trust it. We're here to help save your intuition from a world that doesn't understand it. To help you wield this superpower.

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