First Book Finisher:
Robin K. Macdonald [Memoir]
Before I took the First Book Finish program, I had a tendency to procrastinate about the left-brain aspects of the craft, including planning.
I appreciated having multiple options to connect with Rhonda to ask questions - the one-on-one sessions each month, and being able to send questions in for the weekly calls. Rhonda is knowledgeable on all aspects of the craft and was able to answer all my questions. This helped me to work through obstacles as they arose and to keep moving the project along.
If you’re wondering about taking the program, my advice is to take it! Rhonda provides the tools and support necessary to manifest your project. She holds a deep care for and commitment to writers and the craft, which includes making space for a life that includes writing. She comes to this role from her own deep experience and makes her care felt in tangible ways no matter where in the world you are.
First Book Finisher:
Melinda Roy [Poetry]
Instagram: melinda_writes
Before I joined the program, my writing was mood-dependent and inconsistent, and I felt frustrated, uninspired and was really questioning the validity of pursuing a book.
The weekly check-ins were a great motivator and a good way to practice reflecting on progress and obstacles.
I learned that revision can be fun! I loved the impromptu short-writing sessions - I was always surprised with what would come up in those sessions that happened outside of my normal writing space.
My biggest win from the program is seeing my scattered collection of poems turn into a book that has structure, clear themes and a point-of-view.
Now, I feel excited and accomplished and I know I can take on another large project and not dread it, because I know how to accomplish my writing goals.
First Book Finisher:
Helen Farrar [Memoir]
I had felt that 2019 might be the year to finish my book, so the timing of the First Book Finish program was ideal. At the time, I was procrastinating and felt undisciplined, like a novice, and unsure.
I had around 15,000 words of unrelated content gathered over many years, and at the moment I signed up for the program I felt keen and excited, but also full of doubts and imposter syndrome.
I loved all elements of the program...the on-line content; the peer group; the accountability of weekly updates, and mostly the personal commitment of Rhonda to journey with each of us and her mentoring, encouragement and wise advice.
I completed a first draft of my memoir, writing an additional 38,000 words during the duration of the course, and am bold enough to now consider myself a 'writer' (well in private at least!) And I've started to think about other books I'd like to write...
If you have a desire to write but lack the motivation, time, discipline, or self-belief to do so, then I highly recommend taking this program.
What are you waiting for?
The nextĀ LIVE session of the First Book Finish program will open for registration on October 9th and the last day toĀ registerĀ will be October 13th, 2023. Get on the Wait List to receive a special discount coupon.
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