Dawn Ankney
I divorced the guy, sold the house, bought a van and hit the road on a journey to find my way back t
Wow, inspired by Reese’s book club with two of my favorite authors, Cheryl Strayed and Tembi Locke.
26/09/2021
Imagine the author reading this critique. Fast forward 172 years and these books are household names.
In the quiet pre-dawn hours yesterday I wound my way along a dark Tennessee highway reflecting on how surreal it feels to write a book. A pink glow kissed the sky and I saw I was surrounded by mountains stretching out in every direction.
Later in the day, I met with the lovely Amy D**g and we talked through the big ideas behind my book. With Amy's coaching, I'll write my Author's Note to say why I'm writing this story and why readers will relate to it.
My is taking me down unfamiliar roads and I'm grateful I'm surrounded by beautiful people, stretching out in every direction. I feel like I got this because you've got me. Thank you for helping me find the I need to to become a .
22/08/2021
Looking for tips from a Women in the Middle podcast with Lindsey Smith about your first book in . Have you ever considered writing a book? If you did, what would you write about?
17/08/2021
25/07/2021
This is the view from the front porch of my tent and from where I'll write my heart for the next few days. Writing prompts welcome, my friends!
First meeting with my editor is Thursday! Squeee!❤️ When I grow up I'm going to be a writer.
I wrote my first full scene today. Feedback from my editor coming next week! It's real!
Short version of my book as I currently imagine it (I reserve the right to change my mind at any time): Divorced the guy, sold the house, quit the job, bought an RV and hit the road. Life is short. Everyday is a gift. Tomorrow is not guaranteed. Live/love like you understand that.
Is this a book you want to read?
11/06/2021
Help me with today's homework: What will I do to celebrate selling my first 100 books? Bonus points for humor! 😁
11/06/2021
A writing insight from Kimberley Chigundo
Don't fall in love with your own idea - Fall in love with the problem of how to tell an authentic, difficult and important story.
I'm deep in learning everything I need to write my first book. Some of the people and ideas are so compelling I want to share them here and bring you along on the journey. I really liked what Gary Vaynerchuk says in this video about taking the scary leap into the unknown. I've had a recurring dream of falling into big water, but a few months ago I dialed up my courage and slept in a turnout on Hwy 1 under a thick blanket of stars right next to the Pacific Ocean.
"Regret is a hell of a lot longer, more painful and drawn out than the rejection of going for it. It's the stuff you don't do that bothers you."
https://fb.watch/62vQkJjSBQ/
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