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10. Promote Book Ways to share the work: -spread the word about the project first to; friends, friends of friends, ever-widening circles of appreciators Finding an audience who can appreciate it  -Live & Virtual Events (live reads, public readings, book signings) -Being a guest on podcasts -Letters & Emails Texts & Calls -Social Media (YouTube,… Continue reading THE ART OF WRITING Free Course Part 10 Promote Book

9. Self Publish EBook Print Audio Book Self-publishing is the ultimate freedom; you control everything about the process and reap the largest royalty. Having a publisher gives you a huge leg up in distribution and marketing, which can lead to a much higher return, despite the smaller royalty on each book sale. But getting a… Continue reading THE ART OF WRITING Free Course Part 9 Self Publish EBook Print Audio Book

8. Visual & Audio Design Naming the feelings we want the audience to have while exploring the book can help us design the project to elicit those feelings. Every writing project has its own spirit. Feelings inspire thoughts, so the more feelings, the more thoughts the work conjures, and the more engaging the work can… Continue reading THE ART OF WRITING Free Course Part 8 Visual & Audio Design

7. Reflection Refinement To refine the writing we want to share, we must reflect on it, starting with its purpose and ending with its effect on others. My way is to first write whatever is in my mind. Before investing time in refining writing, I ask myself, might this help others by informing, inspiring, or… Continue reading THE ART OF WRITING Free Course Part 7 Reflection Refinement

6. Functional Feedback We must respect our efforts and potential and be the guardians of our enthusiasm. Take care not to let anyone with impure intentions affect our progress and confidence. The place our unique artistic expressions come from is delicate and can be easily disrupted by those who do not have our best interests… Continue reading THE ART OF WRITING Free Course Part 6 Functional Feedback

5. Editing Fearlessly Staying aligned with the project’s purpose is necessary as we refine and rewrite. Adding and subtracting words courageously without compromise is part of powerful writing. The goal we are trying to reach must be clear in order for the writing to be. First, we must ask, what is the reason for writing?… Continue reading THE ART OF WRITING Free Course Part 5 Editing Fearlessly

4. Clarify Continuity The north star of any project is its purpose. The purpose (aka reason for writing) can be as simple as recording something we experienced. We can write as a way to discover what we have to say. Every reason for writing is valid and deserves our respect. We may need to write… Continue reading THE ART OF WRITING Free Course Part 4 Clarify Continuity

Clare Cooley is a multi-disciplinary artist and teacher whose career has spanned decades and coasts. Cooley emphasizes the healing nature of artistic and creative endeavors, whether that be teaching expressive dance classes, transforming a home into a sanctuary piece by piece, or sharing stories through written or visual art.