Amanda Cotton, writing a memoir about loss of her mom and her husband, commented, “At the beginning of the challenge, I had only a vague idea about how to write a book. I knew I wanted to write one, but I didn't really know how to start. The challenge helped me to narrow my book's focus and purpose, organize my thoughts more cohesively, and create a story arc for the book. I got a solid start on my book and a well-defined plan to continue writing it. Thanks for the motivation, accountability, and opportunity to collaborate with a group for feedback.”

Amanda Cotton

Jill W, a leadership coach working on a book about her clients’ struggles and triumphs, shared, “I had made significant progress in the 5-day Kick-Start Challenge, but I really “got it done” in the deep-dive 45-Day Challenge. I more fully grasped practical applications and got motivated to build the habits I needed to sharpen my plan and draft engaging chapters. The daily, intentional focus helped me get over my fears and procrastination. And I loved being part of an encouraging peer group and sharing feedback.”

Jill W.

Suzanne, a business owner helping women discover their inner confidence and joy, is working on a book to help working moms build their lives around their priorities. She confided, “Taking a guided walk through the writing process in the 45-day challenge was just what I needed. The 5-day challenge gave me the kick start, and the extended work of the 45-day group allowed me to make real progress on my book. I loved the interaction of the group, and the ‘get it done’ time with Gail was so helpful. The book writing process now feels achievable, and with Gail’s guidance in this group, I now have actual parts of my book written and the confidence to continue to completion.”

Suzanne

Joy C., co-owner of NextHome Cutting Edge Realty and business coach to realtors and entrepreneurs, thought many times about writing a book to help those in her field. She admitted, “I really didn’t know where to start and assumed it would be such an overwhelming task. I was immobilized. However, after taking Gail’s writing challenge, I totally changed my perspective. She breaks down the writing components, and the prompts really helped me form book ideas. Doing the worksheets was fun, and I got into a creative space where my thoughts flowed. She helped me discover why I’m writing the book. I’m grateful for Gail’s passion and desire to help others pursue their writing dreams. If you have EVER thought you’d like to write a book or even a blog, you owe it to yourself to take this challenge and get started!”

Joy C.