Writing with Judy Baker, Guy Morris & Lisa Niver

On this week’s #GoalChatLive, we had a wonderful conversation on writing, reading, and learning with Judy Baker, Guy Morris, and Lisa Niver. Judy Baker is the Book Marketing Mentor, Guy Morris specializes in intelligent action thrillers, and Lisa Niver is author of Brave-ish.

Judy, Guy, and Lisa shared their connections to writing and reading, tips

The First Step

• Lisa: Working through ideas while doing other things
• Judy: Pre-programming before going to bed
• Guy: A large cup of coffee to enjoy while doing research

Their Writing Process

• Guy: Begins with the premise, does 2 to 3 years of research, then outlines, writes first draft, edits, edits, edits, does more research, more edits
• Judy: Starts by dictating to get the ideas out, since she edits too much when writing. Also, uses music and aromas to get in the zone. The more senses you can involve the deeper the writing
• Lisa: Uses her teaching background and gives herself homework. Find what gives you inspiration and use it as a resource, notes, photos, video

Writing #GoalChatLive

Goals

• Judy:  Find something you are grateful for and write about it. It sets you up for a positive mindset … you will be far more productive
• Guy: Lean to love to learn. Find out what you want to know and then learn it.
• Lisa: Get a book out of the library and start reading it.
• Summary: Write 5 minutes a day, learn 5 minutes a day, read (or listen to an audiobook) 5 minutes a day

Final Thoughts

• Lisa: Take advantage of the change of season to set goals and make new plans
• Guy: Never let your past define your future
• Judy: Your book marketing is like growing a garden. Plant your seeds every day

Links

• Learn more Judy Baker, Guy Morris (Curse of Cortes), and Lisa Niver (Brave-ish)
• Connect with Judy Baker, Guy Morris, Lisa Niver, and Debra Eckerling on LinkedIn
• Join the Write On Online Facebook Group
• Subscribe to Taste Buds with Deb
• Learn more about Goals with DEB and Deb’s Goal Strategy for Event Attendees
• Get your copy of my latest book, Your Goal Guide: A Roadmap for Setting, Planning and Achieving Your Goals. Then join the Your Goal Guide Facebook group

What writing projects are you working on? Please share in the comments.

Next Week

On September 18, we’re talking about building a network with Daniel Andrew, Claire Jones, and Robbie Samuels. Join us every Monday at 4pm PT for #GoalChatLive.

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