Ep.114 Diana Raab, Writing for Bliss, Healing and Transformation

 Diana Raab, Ph.D. is a memoirist, poet, blogger, thought-provoker, and award-winning author of ten books, including four poetry collections, including her latest, Lust. She blogs for Psychology Today, The Wisdom Daily, Thrive Global, Sixty and Me, and many others. Her most recent nonfiction book is Writing for Bliss. She teaches workshops on writing for healing and transformation. Her poetry chapbook, "An Imaginary Affair," is forthcoming by Finishing Line Press Diana begins our discussion by sharing how she began her journey of journaling at a young age and that a tragic loss prompted the gift of a journal.   During our interview, we talk about the writing process and how to use writing to express our thoughts, gain insight into our emotions, and use it to heal to move forward.  We dive into these other discussions and Diana shares her insight on How to create rituals prior to writing and how that helps  you to get focused and grounded for the work you are yet to begin We dive into why storytelling unites us as humans How storytelling can be presented in your story to capture all the senses of the reader. How to find your true voice as a writer Why you would want to write a LOVE Letter to yourself!   How you can write for your emotional truth What if you want to write about others? What's the best way to handle those types of situations.  How being fearful of writing something will dappen your creative process! Just go for it and write that first draft! At the end of the interview, Diana leaves us with a fun challenge so get out your pen and paper!   Resources and Links Connect with Diana Raab  Writing for Bliss the Book   Conversation Card here Connect with Deborah Voll Take The Midlife Quiz Passion and Purpose Digital Workbook