Woo your Writer Within – like a lover – and you will write With wonder! Romance your Writer Within, just as you would your beloved, and you will have a writing partner for life.
We both know what it’s like to sit at our desks, alone, and experience the following feelings:
- How painful it is to feel stymied by our writing blocks.
- What it feels like to suffer when you know you’re a good writer but can’t seem to get the projects out there. You’ve got fabulous ideas, but hey, it seems to take you too long to get them out.
- Your self-sabotage seems to drag you down and your self-confidence is in the basement.
- You’re feeling overwhelmed because sometimes, in the middle of a project, when it’s not flowing smoothly, your self-doubt takes over and you just don’t believe you can ever finish it!
- When you put pen to page you criticize everything you just wrote.
- You feel too solitary and would rather meet with your pals than put your fingers on the computer keys.
Well, you are not alone. I know all about those feeling. So let me tell you a little bit about myself…
I’ve been writing for over forty years, without great rewards or huge successes – but I keep at it. Sure, I’ve had so many challenges and rejections as a writer that there have been several times when I’ve thought, “Oh, why bother, the work will never go anywhere, who do you think you’re kidding?” Or, “maybe I’ve written such personal stuff that I’m afraid to have anyone else read it.”
For example, when my first book of poetry was published by a literary press, I couldn’t even look at it – it was too raw, too revealing, too much of me in there. So, what did I do? I decided to go onto graduate school, get degrees, and live in my head. Well, that worked for awhile, and I always enjoyed writing impersonal papers. But while working on my PhD dissertation, I would drive out to a park, sit there, meditate – and still write poetry.
You see, I’ve always gotten back to my soul writing.
I believe it was because my inner writer, my creative spirit, always pulled me through those difficult times.
I also realize that when I read something empowering, I know that it is not just an intellectual piece, but that it has come from the depths of the writer. So, although I have written intellectual pieces in the past, I do not come from an ivory tower, but from my heart,and from deep experiences in the writing field.
I know that my challenges are not unique – although they have felt that way at the time – so I believe that other writers could learn from and benefit from the mistakes I’ve made. As you empathize with this writer’s self-sabotage, self-doubt and self-criticism, you’ll “get it” that you’re not alone in your creative process. And, if one writer can successfully come through her creative process issues, you certainly can too.
I have been fascinated with the whole field of Creativity for many years, and while it is a huge topic, I have looked at it from both sides now: the left and the right sides of my brain. Let me explain:
With the left brain, I did my doctoral dissertation as a scientific study: “A comparison of three creative problem solving methodologies,” and I received my Ph.D. from the University of Denver, in 1983. While investigating hundreds of books on creativity, several esteemed creativity-researchers suggested that we are born creative – and that we can re-stimulate this creativity within ourselves. A very exciting discovery!!! I remember (literally) jumping up and down in the stacks of the library when I came across those books. Okay, I was alone in there, but I was so thrilled to read this that I just knew I was on the right track.
My right brain has played in the creative realm for years, writing poetry, songs, essays, educational scripts for Disney, books, and painting. You could say that I’ve been (and still am) absolutely jazzed with the field of creativity. So, I want to make it more accessible for everyone.
I’ve been teaching creative writing for twenty years – and writing books which refer to it. (You might want to look at some of the testimonials from my students, which I’ll include on the Profile Page.) I love seeing the bright light turn on in people’s eyes when they just read one of their pieces: “I wrote that!!! I can’t believe it! I must be a writer then!” they whisper.
In a book I wrote on Peace, which I am currently editing, it says…
“Please listen to your inner Self. Please hear its call,
instructing you to complete your writing, calling you
to embrace love, beckoning you to see the glory of your
own bright, golden light.”
Inner Self: Writer Within. What do I mean by this?
How did I get in touch with my higher Self; my creative Self or Writer Within? Let me tell you…
Many years ago, an X-Ray revealed a lump in my breast and, naturally, I was terrified about what that would mean. Some dear friends suggested that I read a wonderful book called, “You can Heal Your Life,” so I devoured it. I sat and meditated for four hours per day, visualizing tiny little piranhas with huge sharp teeth, chow down on that lump and devour it into nothingness. Well, one month later, three male doctors confirmed that there was no lump left! What a miraculous day that was.
In the meantime, because I was meditating so deeply, I began to write pieces like this:
I am your higher self and will always be with you if you but call upon me.”
Initially, that scared me! What was going on here?
But I continued, wrote pages and pages of these conversations, and eventually wrote a whole book with those dialogues with my higher Self. This led me into a deep awareness of the creative Spirit within myself – and the knowledge that we all have this capability of communicating with our inner creative spirit.
Woo your Writer Within -- and you’ll write with wonder has much of that wisdom in it. Matter of fact, I realize that it was my Writer Within that had me write the book – and expand it when it wasn’t yet ready; to write even more in it just the other day.
Woo Your Writer Within guided me, and will guide you through your writing problems: it will give you a new slant on your writing, and introduce you to your writer within – your writing partner for life.
This book will remind you how creative you really are, so you will renew your belief in your writing.
You were born creative (as the creativity researchers have said), it’s still within you, so, when you tap into it, you will have great gifts to give.
Woo Your Writer Within will empower you – whether you are a “newbie” or an “oldie.”
It will restore your belief in yourself, renew your self–esteem, and lift you up in wonder.
From the desk of Melba Burns:
Dear Friend,
I hope you’re as excited as I am to hear about this wonderful book, Woo Your Writer Within and You’ll Write with Wonder. This 102 page illustrated ebook will nurture a deep connection with your Creative Self, and you won’t feel as if you’re working alone anymore.
Woo Your Writer Within and You’ll Write with Wonder will awaken your senses and your creativity, so you connect with your inner writer as if “she” were your lover.
Whether you have been to your writing for 20 years, or are just beginning to with it, this book will definitely deepen your relationship with your Writer Within – so you may be prolific with your creative babies that thrive and grow.
What are the Benefits of this book?
You will…
- Realize that you really can write
- Release any creative blocks: lift up, out of your stuck places, so you can write what you have to say.
- Restore your self-esteem as a writer, and more confidence.
- Re-Partner with your Writer Within, so you trust your own writing.
- Remember your unique gifts that you have to give.
- Reclaim your dreams as you let go, once and for all, of any self-sabotage.
- Rise up in wonder as you strengthen the bond and deepen the love for your Creative Self.
What you’ll find and enjoy in this book are…
- Honesty from a seasoned writer who has too often sabotaged her own writing career will open you to strongly identify with this person: you will know that it’s not just you who has goofed with your own writing. You will learn first-hand about determination and discipline.
- Personal examples on most of the fifty points, so you’ll feel a connection with a writer who has probably experienced much of what you have as an aspiring author. You may feel the beginning of a relationship here.
- Some good stories – like when I handed my first film script to Jane Fonda.
- Suggestions for dialogues with different aspects of yourself, such as your inner child, as well as “conversations” with your Creative Self.
- Inspiration and motivation to energize your writing, and encourage you to venture into larger projects.
- A companion book that you’ll want to refer to again and again, one that I myself refer to when I need to get my own writing moving.
- Fifty (50) practical exercises will move your pen onto the pages and your fingers onto the keys, so your writing flows. And you’ll feel a lot more love for yourself in the process.
- The fifty points in this book will foster your own creativity, and the exercises will open your writing with wonder.
You might be whispering to yourself, “Now, why would I need another book on writing?” Well, read what a couple of people have said about it.
Testimonials:
The 50 points in this book go beyond writing – it is a recipe for living in integrity, with love. This book will woo your writer right into action and will teach you how to develop an authentic relationship with yourself. In turn, you will bring this truth into all your relationships. And of course, the Bonus comes in the form of why you were drawn to read this book in the first place. You will be racing to your desk to: Write! Write! Write!” (June Swadron: writer, psychotherapist, creative writing teacher and author of Re-Write Your Life: A Transformational Guide to Writing and Healing the Stories of Our lives.
If you’re still in doubt, read what Dr. Rich Becker wrote:
For all who want to jump-start their creativity and keep their inner fires of enthusiasm burning, Woo Your Writer Within and You’ll Write with Wonder will give everyone inspiration and motivation to release their brakes and to bring out their latent ideas for publication.
This is her most recent book. It is a superb reference for writers at all stages of their endeavors. It is full of very practical and specific exercises that are fun to do. Dr. Burns brings her work alive with several personal anecdotes which makes reading her book more pleasurable.”(Dr. Richard E. Becker, R.P.F., Vancouver, B.C.)
The added bonus in this book is this: Every lesson in this book is a metaphor about treating your Writer Within as you would treat your lover, so you may strengthen your relationship with your partner. Having a loving intrapersonal relationship with your Creative Self/Writer Within requires many of the same caring qualities as those in an interpersonal relationship – that is, you have to snuggle up to your Inner Self in similar ways as you would snuggle up to your lover.
The writing life is not always an easy life. But when you know that you’ve just got to write, then you plod on, courageously. This book will lead you by the hand through the challenging times so you write your way to more wondrousones.
Woo Your Writer Within and You’ll Write with Wonder provides a most helpful book to guide you through your writing – so you write with awe, curiosity, excitement and wonder.
When you buy this book you will also receive -- FREE:
Your Writing Matters, a series of 10 essays and lessons on the writing life (which are scheduled to become a larger book). These 1000 word essays are on topics such as: Why does your writing matter; Dealing with rejection; Getting to it when you don’t feel like it; Making time to write; Holding onto your dream no matter what; How Solitude is crucial; Perseverance; Writing what you don’t want to write; Dialoguing with the critic; Out of “garbage” comes magic. These essays will empower you and remind you to keep going, and will be sent to your in-box once a week beginning December 1/09. The value is $21.95 (But you receive these for FREE.
Remember Who Your Are Again, another booklet by Melba Burns to remind you what you and Leonardo da Vinci have in common, and what Leonardo said when asked what his greatest creation was. Valued at $11.95, but you receive this for FREE.
Release Your Creative Blocks, a highly affective writing exercise guide to release your creative blocks. With 12 exercises and helpful tips, you will definitely release many blocks to your creativity – and enjoy the process of doing so. The value of this is $16.95 but yours for FREE.
Totalling $50.85 for all three -- YOURS FOR FREE.
Your copy of Woo Your Writer Within and You’ll Write With Wonder plus Your writing matters plus Remember who you are again plus Release your creative blocks with the combined value of over $77.85 is yours for only $27 U.S.
This offer is a special offer for Xmas, so buy yours today.
Of course, I hope you will purchase Woo Your Writer Within and You’ll Write with Wonder at the low price of $27 U.S. Doing so, will truly foster your creativity and open you to many untapped avenues within yourself.
As June Swadron’s testimonial stated:
This book will woo your writer right into action and will teach you how to develop an authentic relationship with yourself.”
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I look forward to our being in further communication too.
My plan is to offer writing workshops through teleseminars, many books, and articles on writing, CD’s and meditations on writing.
I wish you all the best with your writing, and with the opening up of more of your creativity.
Sincerely,
Melba Burns, Ph.D.
Writer and fellow-traveler through this journey of life.
© Melba Burns, Ph.D.
My promise to you is that none of your personal information will ever be shared, sold, or compromised in any way. I value privacy and will certainly value yours too.
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