Ep 66: Reigniting Your Writing Passion: Strategies for Discipline, Inspiration, and Accountability

Click Here to ask your book writing and publishing questions!Struggling to keep the creative flame burning? I hear it a lot: "Elizabeth, where do YOU get accountability? How can I get back to this being fun? I’ve lost the joy."In this episode, I'm sharing four personal strategies that have kept me disciplined and accountable as an author. But make no mistake, it's not just about discipline and accountability. It's also about inspiration, which can make a surprise appearance in the most unexpected places. We'll explore the significance of taking breaks to recharge and ignite new ideas, and how surrounding yourself with inspiring influences can be incredibly helpful. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS- Explore the intriguing concept of the 'third layer why' and how it can guide you when the going gets tough.  - The common yearning for accountability - The notion that a need for accountability might stem from a lack of clarity on what you want to achieve through writing a book (or on your book's direction). RESOURCES MENTIONEDAll of the instant-access workshops (pay-what-you-can starting at $10)Episode 13: Deep dive into the "3rd-layer why"Join the Write the Damn Book Already Facebook group!K.M. Weiland on InstagramJoin the Book Writers Collective🧭 BACK COVER BLUEPRINTGet back cover templates for nonfiction, memoir, and fiction; real-world examples; a polishing checklist; and a guide for turning it into an optimized online description that attracts the right readers. 🔗 https://www.publishaprofitablebook.com/blueprint Looking for hidden gems, date night spots, and staycations you didn't know you needed? Find your next adventure at TheBestoftheSouthwest.com and follow along on Instagram at @thebestofthesouthwest.*episode sponsor ✍️ 33-DAY BOOK WRITING BOOTCAMPYou've Been Thinking About This Book Forever. So let's get it written (for real this time). 👉 https://www.publishaprofitablebook/writethebookSupport the show******Write the Damn Book Already is a weekly podcast featuring interviews with authors as well as updates and insights on writing craft and the publishing industry.  Available wherever podcasts are available: Apple PodcastsSpotify YouTube Let's Connect! InstagramWebsite Email the show: elizabeth [at] elizabethlyons [dot] comThe podcast is a proud affiliate partner of Bookshop, working to support local, independent bookstores.To see all the ways we can work together to get your book written and published, visit publishaprofitablebook.com/work-with-elizabeth