MODULE 6
The Writing Is Done...Now What?
Course Outline
- Module 1
So You Have a Story to Tell - Module 2
Putting It All Together - Module 3
Just Write! - Module 4
Dealing With Triggers - Module 5
An Overview of Defamation, Libel, Slander, and NDAs - Module 6
The Writing is Done … Now What? - Module 7
Bringing in the Outside World - Module 8
Some Motivation Before We Say Goodbye
Now that you’ve finished your first draft, it’s important to take a step back and just breathe. You’re three-quarters through the journey now, which is a huge accomplishment! After you’ve taken some time off, and focused on some well-deserved self-care, it will be time to come back to what you’ve written, and do some self-editing. Don’t worry … you don’t have to be a professional editor, or proficient in grammar or spelling. The editing you’re going to be doing is strictly about content. Now is the time to read through what you’ve written, delete anything you don’t want to include (or reword it). If you’ve missed some key points, or want to rearrange some sections, now is the time to do that as well.
As you read through, keep a list of any questions you’d like to ask your beta-readers or editor, as well as any concerns you’d like to raise.
Once you have completed the rearranging and review process, you’re ready to let your story go … to beta-readers or Braving Healing, or a professional editor/publisher such as One Thousand Trees. But before you do, take some time to reflect on your journey. What were the highs and lows? What did you find the least/most difficult?
Be proud of yourself, and remember …
You are the designer of your destiny; you are the author of your story.
~ Lisa Nichols
1. I know you talk a lot about not worrying about perfectionism. I tried to let it go earlier in the process, but now it feels really strong.
2. How do I know when to dig in on trying to hone a portion of writing and when to accept it as is?
Time to Regroup!
Now ask yourself, “How do I feel?” “Why do I feel that?”
(You can write down your answers by downloading the pdf or in a notebook)
Want Help Publishing Your Story?
Meet Lisa Browning! It all started when she launched One Thousand Trees in 2010 where she has had the honor of helping empower others by offering platforms through which to share their stories. Lisa has always been passionate about mental health awareness and advocacy, and I have lived experience with trauma and abuse. Lisa developed this course so people can have access to steps on how to tell your story.
Lisa is here to help you get your stories out into the world!