The Most Powerful Way to Jumpstart Your Writing

I’ve heard from various sources over that years that around 80% (or more) of people want to write a book. If that’s true, there is a massive gap between those who want to write a book, and those who have actually done it (or are doing it).

What accounts for the difference? Why is there such a huge gap between those who want to write a book and those who are doing it?

More importantly, do you feel stuck in that gap? Do you have a book you want to write but don’t know what to do next?

If so, keep reading.

Intention vs. Execution

The reason for the “gap” because your goals and reality comes down to the difference between intention and execution. You can make lists, you can write down goals, you can put a deadline on your calendar, you can tell others about your amazing plans … but it all means nothing unless you actually get it done.

How many times have we intended to lose weight, pay off debt, clean out the basement, or achieve some other goal, only to lose motivation and give up halfway through the process? (See that kid in the corner sheepishly raising his hand? Yeah, that’s me.)

We all know there is a major difference between intending to do something and actually doing it. So how do you bridge the gap between dreaming and doing, between hoping and creating?

The answer: you need a jumpstart.

You Can’t Go It Alone

The best way to jumpstart your progress toward a meaningful goal is to tap into the power of community. If you think about anything meaningful in your life, it almost always happens with other people. Think about graduations, weddings, birthday, parties, and special events—they all happened with other people.

It’s no fun to achieve and enjoy goals by yourself. We are created for community.

But for some reason, we think of writing as a solitary process that doesn’t involve anyone else. We imagine ourselves holed up in an office or Starbucks, slowly chipping away at a book until it magically emerges a few months or even years later.

But that’s not how writing usually works. (At least, it doesn’t for me.) You need a group of people who will keep you accountable and push you to work both smarter and harder. You need a mastermind.

The Power of a Mastermind

What is a mastermind, you say? Glad you asked!

A mastermind is a group of people who meet on a regular basis to help one another achieve their goals. They use the power of collective wisdom to achieve things they could never do on their own.

I am currently involved in two masterminds. Both groups meet weekly and use Skype as our communication tool.

The first is a general business mastermind, and we meet on Monday evenings. This is a brand new group, and we’ve only been meeting for a few weeks, but I’m already seeing benefits from my interaction with these awesome folks.

The second is a writers mastermind, and we meet on Wednesday mornings. This group has been going for two years, and it would be hard to overstate how it’s impacted my life. I’ve made lifelong friends in this group, gotten paid business opportunities, and have received the motivation and feedback I needed to finish writing projects. I don’t think I would have completed my two books 30 Days of Evernote for Churches and The Artist’s Suitcase: 26 Essentials for the Creative Journey without this mastermind.

I know firsthand how a mastermind can change your life. That’s why I’ve partnered with my good friend Jim Woods to offer the 90-Day Writers Mastermind—an opportunity for you to get the accountability, encouragement, and feedback you need to jumpstart your writing. (Jim is an accomplished writer and did a fine job editing The Artist’s Suitcase.)

Whether you want to start writing seriously, grow your readership, find your voice, or write a book, this group will help you accomplish your writing goals.

How do I know this? Because I was a student in Jim’s very first 90-Day Writers Mastermind last year, and I saw incredible benefits from it. And now, I’m honored that he’s asked me to help him lead the next group.

Click here for more info on The 90-Day Writers Mastermind. The journey begins on Saturday, Feb. 20. We are limiting the mastermind to five spots.

I’m seriously excited about this opportunity to work with Jim in helping a handful of people jumpstart their writing. I hope you’ll consider joining us. (If you have any questions, just shoot me an email or leave a comment.)

Have you ever joined a mastermind? How did it help you?

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