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If you are a writer, sharing your work is one of the most beautiful and powerful things you can do. It adds art to the world and helps you shine your light. It is important.

Unfortunately, many writers don't ever get to the publishing stage – and those who do are often limited in what they are able to share with others.

"Micro-Publishing for the Writer's Soul" is a 3-day online course designed to help you connect, create, and share your work in manageable, inspiring ways. Alongside other writers, you will step through a nurturing process to create a short piece of writing and share it with a micro audience – in ways that honor and empower your writer-self.

WHEN: December 6-8, 2024

TIME: 60-90 minutes per day

COST: $35.00 USD

WHERE: Online course

Hosted on our secure online course platform.

ABOUT THE COURSE

Micro-publishing: A gift to your writer-self.

All too often, writers face limitations and hurdles, from the need to invest many hours over weeks, months, and even years before being ready to even consider sharing, to the struggle of finding a publisher, dealing with marketing, and then facing potential criticism or harsh feedback.

This process can be challenging, painful, and burdensome. It can erode self-confidence and take the joy out of writing. For many writers, it can undermine the ability to be creative or the desire to contribute art to the world.

We believe it doesn't need to be this way. Micro-publishing moves past the hurdles and helps get your writing out into the world. The writing itself is short, and the audience is small… yet micro-publishing can be a powerful gift to you and others.

The benefits of micro-publishing:

Mother Theresa said, "We can do no great things, only small things with great love." While we think you can do great things, we believe that the small things you create from your heart can sometimes mean the most – and make the greatest impact.

Why it's important:

Micro-Publishing for the Writer's Soul is important because your writing is important. You hold a wonderful gift within you, and expressing yourself gives voice to this gift. Micro-Publishing for the Writer's Soul helps you boost your writing practice – and your impact as a writer.

How it Works

This is a short hands-on course that is designed to be manageable, supportive, and enjoyable. Every day for three days starting December 6, you will receive an email with a direct link to the day's lesson and materials. The link is sent at 3 a.m. Eastern time (ET) so that it's ready for you when you wake up (participants from New Zealand and Australia can receive the link and start the next morning). Please set aside approximately 60-90 minutes to come in and read through the day's lesson, listen to a recorded mindset, complete a hands-on activity, and join the discussion (optional) to share your thoughts and learn from the insights of others.

Format:

Step by step, you will be led through a powerful process:

Preparing to write. Realize that you hold a gift within you and connect with what you deeply want to say.
Tapping creativity. Pour your heart into a short piece of writing that gives voice to your writer-self.
Shining your light. The world needs more art and connection. Use this opportunity to release your creation into the world.

As you complete each day, we'll be beside you, encouraging and supporting you every step of the way!

What you will create:

Over the course of three days, you will plan, create, and micro-publish a small but mighty piece of writing. Through lessons, activities, and discussion, you will write from the heart and capture the essence of what you want to say in a very short and manageable piece of writing – able to fit on a postcard-sized paper. You’ll put your heart into it, create something you’re proud of, and then share it in a way that feels deeply right to you.

Where you will micro-publish:

We offer three main options for micro-publishing in this course. Each option for sharing is beautiful in its own way and designed to honor you and your gift.

1. Micro-publish through us. For the Writer's Soul has established partnerships to share with people who could benefit from these creations. If you choose this option, your work will go to someone who could benefit from it. You won't know the person directly, but they will receive your art, hold it in their hands, and be touched by your gift.

2. Micro-publish in your own way. This option empowers you to be creative in how you share your work by tapping into opportunities available around you – in both public and private spaces -- and following what feels right to you.

3. Micro-publish as a gift. You might have a specific person (or group of people) in mind to receive your work. We will walk through options for sharing on a personal basis, either now or at a special time that you select.

The decision of where and how you will share is entirely up to you. Micro-publishing has value no matter which option you select. On Day 3, we'll walk through each of the options in detail together, and you will decide how to move forward – and we will support and celebrate your decision. It is an exciting and fulfilling act, and the most beautiful part is that it will feel positive and wonderful to you!

This small but mighty project:

Honors your writer-self. When you have something to express, giving yourself permission to do so sends a powerful message that you honor and respect your writer-self.
Boosts creativity. With an opportunity to create short pieces of writing, your creativity has permission to go all in through short bursts that capture what you deeply want to say.
Helps build confidence. By setting parameters that are manageable, in both time and size, you empower yourself to complete your work, which can help build confidence in your abilities.
Gives you something tangible. By creating something to hold in your hands, read, and pass along, you give yourself the opportunity to see the beauty and feel the joy of your words brought to life.
Helps you make a difference. When you share your work beyond yourself, you contribute art into the world and give your writing the opportunity to make a difference in someone’s life.
And more! When you put your heart into micro-publishing, you open yourself up to receiving benefits that are unique to you… and shining your light in ways that are deeply meaningful.

What's Included in the Course

THREE POWERFUL LESSONS.

Each day offers insights and creative activities to help you plan, create, and share a short piece of writing with a micro audience. The step-by-step guidance empowers you to honor your writer-self and connect with what is deeply right for you.

MINDSET EXERCISES.

Short audio recordings are a peaceful and enjoyable tool to help you explore and adopt mindsets that empower, support, and encourage you throughout the project.

SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY DISCUSSIONS.

An important part of our course is the community discussions, where you're invited to share your thoughts while reading the insights of others. It's an opportunity for us to discuss, share, and explore each lesson together. Note: sharing is optional.

OPPORTUNITY TO KEEP YOUR PRACTICE GOING.

Our course closes with an opportunity to keep it going. We know you have more than one thing to say, and we want to help you continue to shine your light. At the end of the course, we'll invite you to participate in a special project to keep your micro-publishing going.

CONTINUED ACCESS.

Continued access to all the course materials. We encourage you to return to the materials whenever you need a reminder or some inspiration.

Course Philosophy:

Starting from the belief that what you have to say is important, Micro-Publishing for the Writer's Soul supports, inspires, and guides you to invest in your writer-self and shine your beautiful light.

Guiding Principles:

What you have to say matters. Your writing can give voice to unique ideas, perspectives, and insights.
Sharing with even one person matters. Reaching one person and making a difference – however small – is important.
Adding art to the world is never a waste of time or energy.
Completing projects and sharing them beyond yourself can benefit you by building confidence, creativity, and inspiration.
This is a safe place to do something good for your writer-self.

Who can participate?

YOU can participate! Whether you have never shared a piece of writing before, or you are published writer, Micro-Publishing for the Writer's Soul offers an opportunity to write and share in a tangible, powerful way without a bunch of hurdles to jump over. No matter what genre you prefer, you can write what is in your heart and shine your light for others.

What Others Have Said

This is a brand-new course, so we do not yet have testimonials to share. However, we have worked with many writers who have a desire to make a difference with their writing. As one of our For the Writer's Soul community members says:

"My writing is a gift I've been blessed with to share with others, so they too will be blessed and comforted... and if you reach just one person with whatever you've written, then that piece of writing is worth its weight in words." ~Chris Gal

If you, too, are interested in extending the impact you can have, we welcome you to join us. When the course is over, we hope you will have loved it... and your testimonial will be one of the first to appear in this section to welcome other writers!

Meet Melanie,

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Founder of For the Writer's Soul

As a writing teacher, coach, and guide, I have spent two decades helping writers discover and embrace their amazing writer-selves. I have worked with thousands of writers from around the world, helping them overcome blocks, connect with their truth and purpose, and gain the confidence they need to step forward. I believe in writers and in the power of sharing their work, especially on a small and personal scale. I developed "Micro-Publishing for the Writer's Soul" to help guide writers through the beautiful process of micro-publishing so they can express their truth and shine their light.

Why Participate?

In Micro-Publishing for the Writer’s Soul, we will make use of micro-publishing as a tool to give voice to our writer-selves, exercise our creativity, and connect with others. How would it feel to overcome the barriers that often hold writers back... to feel heard and supported... to know that you are shining your light and honoring the gift you hold within? Make an investment in yourself today and find out what's waiting for you!

We Welcome You to Join Us!

Join us for a powerful three-day course to create a small but mighty piece of writing that you’ll share with a micro-audience. It is a gift to yourself... and others!

DATES: December 6-8, 2024