This one is all about gamification and a strategy that has worked wonders for me and my clients!

When you're struggling to get 30 minutes of work done.... or, hey, even five... it can be really frustrating. Even more so when you're the one distracting yourself or if you're ADHD like me and you find those less than exciting tasks hard to focus on.

Have a listen and remember to get in touch if you want to talk in more detail about what's holding you back in your writing or your creative business.... let's arrange a call!

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This week I'm diving into the question I keep getting from creatives, artists and writers:

What if I just want to be left alone to be creative?

It feels sometimes like we have to be an expert at all the things: marketing, business, sales, social media and strategy when really we just want to spend the day making art.

I'll be chatting about my thoughts around this and giving you some ways to maybe reframe that expectation of being an expert.

Also - don't forget - you can join me in my latest group programme BOOK CAMP if you want to develop your writing and decide just what works for you in that old business of art mix.

Email me or drop in my DMs and we'll set up a call.

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The latest episode of Resting Biz Face is out now! In this episode I'm talking about taking time and managing your time.

We're talking about it in a few different ways today:

The benefit of adding time pressure and ticking clocks to narratives

The reason for adding time pressure to your business

The ethical considerations for using time urgency and stepping away from pressure sales!

Time, time, time - it's all about time.

Oh and BOOK CAMP doors are open!! It's TIME to sign up… see what I did there…?

BOOK CAMP Details:

• Dates: Six months from your sign up date!
• Times: 2pm BST / 9am EST / 6am PT / 10pm KST / 11pm AEST
• Frequency: Three group calls each month
• Format: Online group coaching sessions / your own Facebook group / your own pace video guides & workbooks on creative strategy, mindset & the business of making art / 20k of your work read with 1page written feedback (more reading available on request - terms apply).

This is an amazing opportunity to refine your skills, gain new insights, and push through any creative blocks you might be facing.

Your six months is just £850 ($1,116 USD) - pay monthly plans available and totally WELCOME!

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In this episode I'm talking about the THREE things that will keep you in your own head rather than take action as a writer or as a creative business owner!

This episode is full of ways to reframe those barriers and shift you into doing the things!

And, don't forget, next week we start BOOK CAMP! I've shifted the time a little to make it even more wonderful, but if the time isn't working for you - get in contact an we'll see if we can create another pod that fits your time zone a little better!

BOOK CAMP Details:

• Dates: 17th Sept 2024
• Times: 2pm BST / 9am EST / 6am PT / 10pm KST / 11pm AEST
• Frequency: Three group calls each month
• Format: Online group coaching sessions / your own Facebook group / your own pace video guides & workbooks on creative strategy, mindset & the business of making art / 20k of your work read with 1page written feedback (more reading available on request - terms apply).

This is an amazing opportunity to refine your skills, gain new insights, and push through any creative blocks you might be facing.
https://infiniteupstart.com/bookcamp

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In this week's episode I'm talking all about reducing the SHOULD and switching your mindset when it comes to rest and work.

Also I'm chatting about Book Camp - my new group programme!
Book Camp is for you if you're looking to spend the next six months GETTING you where you want to go with your writing!

BOOK CAMP Details:

• Dates: 17th Sept 2024
• Times: 1PM BST / 8AM ET / 7AM CT / 5AM PT / 9PM KST
• Frequency: Three group calls each month
• Format: Online group coaching sessions / your own Facebook group / your own pace video guides & workbooks on creative strategy, mindset & the business of making art

This is an amazing opportunity to refine your skills, gain new insights, and push through any creative blocks you might be facing.

By the end of BOOK CAMP, you could have a solid draft and a clear path forward for your writing project.

ALSO - the first FIVE people that sign up to BOOK CAMP will be offered one chapter reading & feedback from me each MONTH. Which is worth the price of the programme by itself!

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In this week's episode I'm talking all about the JOY of joining a group programme... and, wouldn't you know it, that's just what I'm offering too. BOOK CAMP starts on Tuesday 17th Sept!

Book Camp is for you if you're looking to spend the next six months GETTING you where you want to go with your writing!

BOOK CAMP Details:

• Dates: 17th Sept 2024
• Times: 1PM BST / 8AM ET / 7AM CT / 5AM PT / 9PM KST
• Frequency: Three group calls each month
• Format: Online group coaching sessions / your own Facebook group / your own pace video guides & workbooks on creative strategy, mindset & the business of making art

This is an amazing opportunity to refine your skills, gain new insights, and push through any creative blocks you might be facing.

By the end of BOOK CAMP, you could have a solid draft and a clear path forward for your writing project.

ALSO - the first FIVE people that sign up to BOOK CAMP will be offered one chapter reading & feedback from me each MONTH. Which is worth the price of the programme by itself!

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Feeling a little spark-less when it comes to your creativity?

Let's chat about it.

This week I'm talking getting back to your creativity. We'll be exploring why it's not happening for you - and what to do about it.

I'm also chatting about my BRAND NEW PROGRAMME BOOK CAMP—a focused, six month coaching group designed to help you bring your writing project to life. Whether it’s a novel, a memoir, or something in between, BOOK CAMP is your chance to dive deep into the process with support and guidance.

BOOK CAMP Details:

• Dates: 17th Sept 2024
• Times: 1PM BST / 8AM ET / 7AM CT / 5AM PT / 9PM KST
• Frequency: Three group calls each month
• Format: Online group coaching sessions / your own Facebook group / your own pace video guides & workbooks on creative strategy, mindset & the business of making art

This is an amazing opportunity to refine your skills, gain new insights, and push through any creative blocks you might be facing.

By the end of BOOK CAMP, you could have a solid draft and a clear path forward for your writing project.


UNTIL 1st SEPT the price for the WHOLE six months is £650 (853USD) pay in full / £108.33 (142.17USD) x 6 monthly payments.

After 1st Sept the price rises to £850 (1,116USD).

Get in touch if you want to be part of this great new programme!

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I'm so excited to bring this episode to you this week!

This is a recording of the live chat I had with Shannon Whaley this week.

If you're not aware of who this powerhouse is - well, where have you been? Shannon Whaley is the host of The Anti-Hustle Business Podcast! She's my business coach and I wanted to chat to her about WHY I'm her client.

I've decided to share this here because I think it's important to hear what it sounds like when someone loves the stuff you're putting out into the world and how I went from absorbing Shannon's free social media stuff, to buying her programmes.

It's also useful to hear if you're currently looking for support in your business as Shannon has space in her programme - Anti-Hustle Biz School.

I'm not affiliated to the programme or a partner - just someone who knows the benefits being in Shannon's orbit has had on my businesses - so would totally recommend.

As for me - well, BOOK CAMP my first BOOK GROUP programme opens up in mid-september so get in touch if you're writing your masterpiece and want some support! I got you!

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