Head vs. Heart Story: Part 3

When Writing What You Know Keeps You From Sharing the Story of Your Soul

Welcome to Part 3 of the Head vs. Heart Story workshop series. This workshop has been presented in three parts and includes slide graphics. The full slide presentation is available for download at the conclusion of this post.

Workshop content is available exclusively to paid subscribers. Free subscribers will have access to a brief preview above the paywall. Thank you to all my subscribers for your continued support!

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If you haven’t read Parts 1 and 2 of this series yet, start here:

Head vs. Heart Story: Part 1

Head vs. Heart Story: Part 2

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Workshop Description

“Write what you know.” This is advice we’re consistently told as writers, whether our first novel is about to debut or we have a hefty stack of manuscripts under our belts. But what if writing what you know keeps you from penning the soul-story you were meant to tell?

In this workshop series, we’ll take a look at what happens when focusing too much on perfecting your craft becomes crippling. We’ll also explore why following market trends isn’t always the best path, and how going against the crowd’s flow actually helps you stand out in more ways than one.

If you’ve been struggling with being “too much in your head” while trying to pour your heart onto the page, this workshop series is for you.

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Where we left off . . .

In Part 2, we ended with a challenge to give your story to God and ponder what story He has laid on your heart to write. Whether you’ve completed that challenge or you’re still working on it, feel free to continue with this workshop at your own pace. Here’s what we covered in Part 2:

• The importance of stepping out of your comfort zone.

• The problems that arise when you stay within that comfort zone.

• Why fear is never the answer.

In Part 3, we will conclude with what it looks like to practically put what we’ve covered into action and, more importantly, onto the page. In this part, we will cover:

• Lies I believed early on in my writing journey (and breaking free from those lies).

• What elements make a good story, and how we can learn to write outside the lines.

• Why embracing imperfection at times can be helpful and productive.

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