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When Writing Feels August

“When Writing Feels August” GUEST POST by TAMI KAMIN MEYER As a freelance writer with many years of experience, I have written many things. News stories, feature articles, blog posts,

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This is my brave

This Is My Brave Alumni Author Chat

Within our Brave family, many of our alumni storytellers are also published authors! We know that reading is such a powerful tool for recovery, so for Mental Health Month, we want to share these incredible books by inviting our alum authors to chat with us about their books. Each Wednesday in May, we’ll host #BraveDays conversations with our incredible published alumni authors.

Nita Sweeney – Columbus 2019 Alum https://youtu.be/ClLPf8CQb1M Depression Hates a Moving Target: How Running With My Dog Brought Me Back From the Brink 

Charita Cole Brown – Baltimore 2018 Alum https://youtu.be/yClfTPSYy10 Defying the Verdict: My Bipolar Life 

Elise Seyfried – Philly 2018 Alum https://youtu.be/Kv-l3WJNQN0 Unhaling: On God, Grace and a Perfectly Imperfect Life, Underway: Reflections On Everyday Grace, Everyday Matters, In Discovery: Thoughts on an Unfolding Life

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The Power of Story

During this pandemic, people need all the support they can get. Mango Publishing wants to share the wisdom of its authors.
“Wisdom from the Heart During These Challenging Times” is a panel discussion that welcomes inspiring authors to share their wisdom and natural talents. They also provide helpful tips and practices for implementing self-care, love, compassion, and connection.

This week is about “The Power of Story.” Our magnificent group will learn where stories come from and how they are made even greater with the narratives we add.
Come join our transcending conversation and immerse yourself in thought-provoking conversations.
The authors will take questions from the audience.

This is a virtual panel, held on Zoom. Please arrive early. To register, please email: ramirezneverdie@gmail.com and she will send you the link.

*The panel includes*

Kate Farrell is a storyteller, author, and librarian. She founded the Word Weaving Storytelling Project and has published numerous educational materials on storytelling. Kate is the author of “Story Power: Secrets to Creating, Crafting, and Telling Memorable Stories.”

Sherry Richert Belul, author of “Say it Now: 33 Creative Ways to Say I Love You to the Most Important People in Your Life,” is the founder of Simply Celebrate, a business dedicated to helping people live colorful, connected, creative lives of love and appreciation.

Nita Sweeney is the award-winning author of the running and mental health memoir, Depression Hates a Moving Target, and co-creator of the writing journal, You Should Be Writing. Nita founded Mind, Mood, and Movement a wellness Facebook Group.

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Journaling As Self-Care

During this pandemic, people need all the support they can get. Mango Publishing wants to share the wisdom of its authors.

“Wisdom from the Heart During These Challenging Times” is a panel discussion that includes authors who share wisdom and exude inspiration. Likewise, they speak on helpful tips and practices for implementing self-care, love, compassion, and connection.

This week’s focus is journaling as self-care. Our lovely guest speakers will explain how they use writing to connect with themselves and understand the changing world around them.
Come join our transcending conversation and immerse yourself in thought-provoking conversations.

The authors will take questions from the audience.

This is a virtual panel, held on Zoom. Please arrive early. To register, please email: ramirezneverdie@gmail.com and she will send you the link.

*The panel includes*

Nita Sweeney is the award-winning author of the running and mental health memoir, Depression Hates a Moving Target, and co-creator of the writing journal, You Should Be Writing. A long-time meditator, and former assistant to writing practice originator Natalie Goldberg, Nita founded Mind, Mood, and Movement a wellness Facebook Group.

Karen C.L. Anderson- writer of Overcoming Creative Anxiety: Prompts & Practices For Disarming Your Inner Critic- is a master-certified life coach who helps women use the troubled relationship they have with their mothers as a catalyst for growth, leadership, wisdom, and creativity.

Sherry Richert Belul, author of “Say it Now: 33 Creative Ways to Say I Love You to the Most Important People in Your Life,” is the founder of Simply Celebrate, a business dedicated to helping people live colorful, connected, creative lives of love and appreciation.

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Writing From The Inside Out

Inner critic stopping you? Learn “writing practice” from a published author, teacher and long-time student of Natalie Goldberg. “Writing practice” reduces stress around writing, increases productivity, and tames your inner critic. In-class writing, optional reading aloud and short meditation periods help students access their wild writing minds. No experience necessary. Course content varies to accommodate returning students. Have a notebook & pen handy.

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Panel: Where Do Writers Get Their Ideas?

What sparks a captivating story? Do writing ideas just appear out of nowhere? Do authors sit around waiting for great ideas to emerge, or do they systematically go out and find them?

Join five published authors as they demystify what often appears as an inexplicable black box. They will share how and where they find the inspiration for their writing, ranging from lucid dreams, people watching, historical events, and more. Bring your questions about writers’ sources of inspiration for them to answer at the end of the session.

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Blogging for authors

Blogging for Authors with Nita Sweeney – Online

Whether you write nonfiction or fiction, writing a blog can help you build a platform, gain credibility, find a publisher, and market your books. Still, many writers balk at blogging. Others start to blog but aren’t effective. Join me for a workshop on why and how to successfully blog. Learn tips, strategies, and best practices for author blogs.

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