Dear Reader,

As long as I've known Sara Taylor, I've thought of her as a gifted writer who—especially once she gained momentum—would write volumes I want to read. Since she was an early participant in what has become my Circle for Real-Life Writers, I've been an up-close witness. Sara's subject matter and how she frames it fascinates me. If I'm interested in the inner working of stories around generational trauma and healing, Sara's a healing practitioner who delves deep into underlying patterns behind stories AND fearlessly applies these lessons in her own life.

Her work is groundbreaking. I really believe that. But writing about such things takes time.

So when Sara sent out a newsletter sharing how she gained traction on a writing practice thanks to the website 750words.com, I took note. The previous day, I'd heard a random podcast where a prolific author credited the same unknown-to-me website with her own momentum. This was a welcome synchronicity. For months, I've been looking for a way back into the earliest drafting stage of book writing.

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It's been a long time since I typed the early free-written content that became my two memoirs, random thoughts and anecdotes I saved in Pages with only the vaguest idea of what my book wanted to be (singular, I thought) in the dark forty-five minutes before I awoke my seven-year-old twins. This followed years to work up a strategy and courage to write, and only after I stole the playroom from my kids where I still write today. Initially Pages worked well enough.

Afterwards, I had all these document files to wade through and got bogged down again in subsequent stages.

Writing tools have evolved since 2011; I'm a different writer too. As in, I think of myself as a writer. Sara talks about this shift too.

There's no one tool to write a book. It's just what works for you. But! Within two days, two women I respect described this site as a game changer. And I was intrigued. Because knowing where you're going to write, with a simple set-up, helps calm down resistance.

So I signed up for the website, to try it out for myself. The next thing I did was invite Sara to record this conversation.

It's one of many tools, but it might be the one that will get you—finally—writing.

Because we want you to have options for your practice too.

Travel safely.

So much love to you,

Amy

PS—If you happen to want to write, you might reach out to me. I'm supporting people JUST LIKE YOU (well, you know, nobody is just like you, but...) in shaping the stories that they feel called to bring into the world.

You know, healing stories... the kind we all thirst for and need at this moment.

Or check out my website for options.