Hey y’all! It’s that time of year again! This only comes around a couple times so I’m so excited to bring you Hope*Writers sign ups and writer’s opportunities!

Links for sign-ups and freebies below!

First of all, what is Hope*Writers?!

1. We write meaningful words without sacrificing our meaningful life.
2. We are still real writers even if we never write a book.
3. We build benches, not platforms.
4. We know how to hustle without losing our heart.
5. We champion the success of other writers.
6. We don’t wait to write until we feel qualified, picked, or inspired.
7. We believe we have a message to share and a reader to serve.
8. We refuse to take our work or ourselves too seriously.
9. We understand fear is normal, but courage gets the final say.
10. We celebrate progress and take our next right step in love.

Who is struggling with writing?

The Problem

Hope*Writers support team spoke with 80+ members after the
COVID-19 social isolation period hit and recorded their
experiences.
Everyone is going through a season of loss.

The 5 major areas of loss writers
are experiencing right now:

1. Routine
2. Focus
3. Confidence
4. Connection
5. Income

1. Loss of Routine
   ● Completely disrupted schedule means no time
   to write or writing can’t happen during my
   usual time.
   ● How do I start over again and find my writing
   rhythm?
   ● How do I do this when I’ve lost my quiet space
   and routine?
   ● Where and how do I establish a rhythm?

2. Loss of Focus
   ● Brain fog.
   ● People are feeling more stressed and that is
   leading to an inability to focus, be productive,
   and keep motivated.
   ● Loss focus of who they are writing for and
   about with all that is going on.
   ● Stuck in a loop of non-action.

3. Loss of Confidence
   ● Imposter Syndrome
   ● Who am I to address all these hurting people?
   ● Someone more accomplished should be doing
   this.
   ● They want to provide hope but don’t want to
   add to the noise.

4. Loss of Connection
   ● Literal isolation.
   ● Feels untethered.
   ● Can’t go to the writing conference.
   ● Can’t meet up with writer friends.

5. Loss of Income
   ● May have lost day job or furloughed.
   ● Added pressure to provide for their families.
   ● Makes writing feel that much less important,
   like a “want” and not a “need” right now.
   ● Writer goes from dreaming to “How dare I
   dream”
   ● Guilt

If any of this is you, guess what? There is hope!

Solution

While Hope*Writers doesn’t offer a quick plan for “making it” they do simplify what might feel complex.
A determined writing path helps to cut through the brain fog and re-establish a routine.
A supportive community to help close the gap of isolation.
A resource library to make progress towards writing goals.

The world needs your hope-filled words, now more than ever!

Instagram Writing Challenge
Reimagine 2020
Mon, 5/11 = Rewrite
Tue, 5/12 = Reach
Wed, 5/13 = Remember
Thu, 5/14 = Restore
Fri, 5/15 = Rest
Sat, 5/16 = Reconnect
Sun, 5/17 = Reimagine

Enrollment Open Week – Live Events
Monday, May 18 – Webinar (2pm, 8pm)
Wednesday, May 20 – 17 Ideas Webinar (2x)
Friday May, 22 – Cart Closes (11:59 PM EST)

May 2020 Webinar
Reimagine 2020
Discover your writing rhythm, uncover your creative call, and finally bring your
writing to life in only 20 minutes a day.
You are not behind and you are not alone. The world needs your hope-filled words now more
than ever and we can help you share them. It’s never too late to start writing again. We’re
saving you a seat!
— discover what’s really keeping you from finding your writing rhythm
— uncover your giftedness and your unique creative calling
— design a simple plan for progress in only 20 minutes a day

Links:

Webinar: Reimagine 2020

quiz: hope*writer path

10 Questions PDF: 10 questions to ask yourself before you write a book

May 2020 Video Series – How to (Finally) Make Progress in Your Writing Journey

May 2020 Writing Challenge