Episode 176: Book-writing lessons from Elizabeth Gilbert

In this episode of the Unbound Writer’s Club, Nicola shares insights from seeing the amazing Elizabeth Gilbert speak recently. Elizabeth has written many books, including Eat, Pray, Love, and Big Magic. The latter coached Nicola through writing her first book, Heal Your Inner Good Girl.

In this Episode:

• What did Elizabeth Gilbert’s wisdom spark in Nicola?
• Elizabeth’s struggle with finding time to write
• Focusing on and prioritising the things that are important to you
• Being bombarded with information and content
• If your book’s important to you, what’s it going to take for you to show up for it?
• Stepping into the identity of the transformational author you're here to be
• Compassion is more important than discipline
• We are cyclical beings; we get to ebb and flow with our process
• Trusting yourself and your own experience
• What do you do when your writing just doesn't feel good enough?
• Elizabeth’s relationship with her guides
• ‘Doing’ all the time isn’t how the creative process works
• Don't keep waiting for your book to feel perfect

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Music Credit: Joseph McDade

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