Episode 67 - Happy Second Birthday Derbyshire Writing School!
Episode 67 - Happy Second Birthday Derbyshire Writing School!
We are back! In this episode, Pete and Laura head over to The Writer’s Room to talk about their summer, and update you on their writing and celebrate Derbyshire Writing School’s second birthday!
PERSONAL PROJECTS – In this section, we share what we’ve been working on.
Spending the summer working on a first draft, Laura has almost completed the first version of book two in the series with - Everyday Storytellers - Writes Non-Fiction. We will keep you updated on the progress and when we know the publishing date.
Pete is working on a new large format workbook called, ‘Just Say A Few Words,’ which will be a step-by-step guide to writing a simple eulogy.
LESSONS LEARNED ABOUT WRITING AND PUBLISHING THIS WEEK
Hitting publication is a huge achievement - then the journey begins!
Laura reminds him - “Most people overestimate what they can do in one year and underestimate what they can do in ten years!”
WHAT’S HAPPENING AT DERBYSHIRE WRITING SCHOOL THIS WEEK? - How are we building the business this week?
1-1 Coaching Packages from Derbyshire Writing School
If you know you’ve got a book in you, but you keep getting blocked, or you keep feeling resistance every time you sit down and stare at a blank page, we can help. Our writing coaching will push you to answer the difficult questions and challenge the blocks that are stopping you from creating your best work. We work together to unlock your potential. Your story is in there somewhere, and we’ll help you get it out of your head and onto the page.
The Power Coaching Package – We offer single sessions to work through specific chapters or problems you’re facing. These sessions include detailed feedback on 2,000 words of your writing.
What’s included:
1 x 55-minute session (via Zoom or in-person) and typed actions from the call
Feedback on 2,000 words of your written work.
1 x 15-minute accountability call (3 weeks after our session).
Email support for three weeks after our session.
Find out more about The Power Package and what’s involved here.
BOOKS WE ARE READING AND RECOMMEND – What books are we reading this week?
Laura is reading the short story - Birthday Girl by Haruki Murakami.
Pete talks about a poem he saw on the 3-2-1 newsletter by James Clear
Poem - Small Kindnesses by Danusha Laméris
‘What if they are the true dwelling of the holy, these fleeting temples we make together when we say, “Here, have my seat,” “Go ahead — you first,” “I like your hat.”
Lands of Lost Borders: A Journey of the Silk Road - Written by Kate Harris. A travelogue and memoir of her journey by bicycle along the Silk Road.
‘Every heartbeat is a history of decisions, of certain roads taken and others forsaken, until you end up exactly where you are.’ ― Kate Harris
Personal Updates -
Working with the summer interns and trips to Derbyshire!
We want to hear from you! info@derbyshirewritingschool.com
Thanks for listening!
