The Conflict Between Writing YOUR Story And Of Making It Visible
Samantha Houghton
Ghostwriter/Book Coach/Award-Winning Author/Speciality true-life stories, mental health, trauma, disability, wellbeing
I see you, I feel you.
You amazing being, with the burning desire to share the story you have lived through and you know in your heart that it has the power and potential to support and inspire other people who are a few steps behind you on their journey.
You know that you were put here to a, experience what you have and to b, to share them.
It also helps you to make sense of the pain and struggle you went through, it was not for no reason. It was for a purpose far greater than you, than I, than anyone.
It was to create a ripple effect globally. One book with your story, your experiences, your wisdom, your knowledge has the power to do that.
The person who reads it and recommends your book by word of mouth.
The reader who leaves you an Amazon review and encourages others to purchase your book.
The buyer who passes your book onto their family and friends.
The person who shares their gratitude on social media.
The reader who becomes your client.
The person who becomes a core part of your movement.
I know all too well that sheer frustration of having that story building upside inside of your body and soul, screaming to be released.
I know what it's like to feel in conflict with wanting to share your experiences, to write the book you always desired to but to be twisted up inside with the fear of being seen.
It's not an easy journey.
I know what it's like to write the book (congratulations! - this is mammoth!) but then to freeze in fear to share it publicly, and to stand fully behind your finished piece.
You feel terrified of what people may say.
You feel the rising energy of self-doubt that eats you up.
What the heck are they going to think of me? You know, the people who know me but have never known some of my inner truths, my secrets, what I really went through.
That fear of judgement is crippling.
When you have spent the best part of your life living somewhat invisibly, unheard, unseen and shut down, it can seem a huge stretch to open right on up and stand confidently in certainty.
When you reach the point where the scales are tipping, between the needing to write the book and the fear of writing the book is when you need the most loving support.
This is what I do for you.
I make the bridge to that journey that much easier and less scary. I do all of the other stuff, you know, teach the how-to parts - planning and structuring your book, writing the book with some great techniques, keep you accountable, critique your chapters. teach you how to market and sell your book and then to create and publish.
That is all great and absolutely vital to your success, but the biggest part of all is YOU and that is why I always work AUTHOR FIRST.
If you go through one of my full programmes you don't start on your book until we've worked together on you, your dreams and your author identity.
I don't believe in papering over cracks or using a sticking plaster approach. We look at the root first (your beliefs, your mindset, your identity) and work from there so we don't self-sabotage your book and author success.
My door is open to three new 1:1 clients right now to walk them through this incredible and transformational journey.
If you are ready to tip the scales and take the leap into your greater purpose and prepared to invest in yourself and this mission, book a call for your next step to working with me using the link below.
I have your back every step of the way.
Ghostwriter/Book Coach/Award-Winning Author/Speciality true-life stories, mental health, trauma, disability, wellbeing
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