Mind The GAP

There is a danger zone between our aspirations and the moment when our writing practice begins to click. You can navigate it safely if you Mind the GAP.

Also: My ShortLIST for figuring out which courses and events to sign up for in the always-crowded summer of Writing Conferences and Festivals.

It's an acronym-heavy episode this week, but it's all here to help you become the writer you know you're meant to be.

MIND THE GAP

Phase 1 - Getting Started (exciting)

Phase 2 - Aaargh! (uncomfortable, danger zone)

Phase 3 - Persistent progress (easy)

Short LIST

L - Learning

I - Implementation

S - Support

T - Trust

LINKS Shiny Object Syndrome Worksheet Deciding if you should invest in an event/course/book

https://storyaday.org/shiny-objects/

Writing prompt https://storyaday.org/wow-sight