Category Archives: Transformational Writing

Memoir series #3: How a Commitment to Writing My Memoir Led to a Miracle of Healing

Posted on April 27, 2013 by Alissa Lukara

When I said yes for real to writing my memoir, a miracle happened. And it happened at the most unlikely time. When after 12 years of CFS, I had gotten worse. Continue reading →

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Four Key Steps I Take to Begin My Writing Day

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Alissa Lukara

I learned so much during my dive into “being” on my medical odyssey these last 3 months that relates to how I want to approach my own creative writing. I opened to profound lessons in being, surrender, letting go, staying present, trust, listening and receiving, and more that apply to my life and to how I write a book, a poem, an article, a blog post, essay or anything else.

Here are four key steps to how I now begin each writing day, integrating the lessons and gifts from my mind/body/spirit healing journey. Feel free to draw from any for your own writing. Continue reading →

Posted in Blog, Transformational Writing, Writing Craft, Writing Motivation | Tagged begin writing, being present, healing journey, how to begin writing, letting go, mind body spirit healing, staying present, surrender, surrender to creative, surrender to the divine, surrender writing, trust, writing day | 6 Comments

What books have changed you?

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Alissa Lukara

What transformational books — novels, memoirs and nonfiction books — have changed your life? I am starting to compile a list to share. Continue reading →

Posted in Blog, Transformational Writing | Tagged book changed life, book list, transformational book list, transformational books | 15 Comments

How Long Does It Take To Write A Book? Part 2 of The Lure of the Book in One Week Club

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Alissa Lukara

With all the emphasis in our world on writing books fast, writers can feel bad, guilty if they can’t or don’t complete a book in three months or one year. Continue reading →

Posted in Blog, Publishing Trends, Transformational Writing, Writing Challenges, Writing Craft | Tagged fast writing, speed writing, write a book, write a book fast, write a book in one week, write a book in one year, write a book in three months | 14 Comments

How Long Does it Take To Write A Book? The Lure of the Book in a Week (or Month) Club, Part 1

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Alissa Lukara

I have listened to one too many webinars of late about how you can write a book in one weekend. Or one month. How being a good writer does not matter. I disagree. Continue reading →

Posted in Blog, Publishing Trends, Transformational Writing, Writing Craft | Tagged fast writing, how long to write a book, speed writing, write a book, write a book in 3 months, write a book in one week | 13 Comments

5 Reasons Writing a Memoir was Worth the Time and Effort

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Alissa Lukara

A memoir writer in my workshop recently asked me, “Was writing a memoir worth the time and effort? “Yes,” I answered, without hesitation. Here are five benefits I received from writing a memoir. Continue reading →

Posted in Blog, Inspiration, Memoir Writing, Transformational Writing | Tagged Alissa Lukara, how to write a memoir, reasons to write a memoir, Riding Grace, write a memoir, writing a memoir, writing benefits, writing healing | 2 Comments

Does Your Writing Need a Springboard?

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Alissa Lukara

Could your writing use a springboard? That boost to let your words soar and dive to form themselves into a completed book. Do your writing and yourself a favor.

Early registration for the online workshop, beginning Monday, May 7, extends through this Thursday, May 3.

You have an opportunity to write your way to a new level of mastery and motivation supported by weekly encouraging feedback and positive, empowering coaching from me. Continue reading →

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Visionary Fiction: What Everyone Ought To Know about its Relevance in Today’s World

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Alissa Lukara

Guest Post by Jodine Turner — Visionary Fiction speaks the language of the soul. It contains all the elements of modern storytelling yet there is a deeper layer, an archetypal level. This level invites a reader to personally undergo the mystical inner initiations that the book’s character experiences. Visionary Fiction not only entertains, it embeds esoteric wisdom and paranormal experiences in story. It is an ancient art of storytelling – but a fairly new genre in the publishing world. Continue reading →

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The Power of Saying Yes To Your Writing

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Alissa Lukara

In this radio interview, Alissa Lukara, Transformational Writers workshops facilitator and author of the memoir, Riding Grace: A Triumph of the Soul relates the miracle of healing that occurred when she persisted in her quest through CFS to find healing, wholeness and grace and said yes to her dream of writing a book about her healing journey. (9 min.) With Moira Shepard. Continue reading →

Posted in Author Interviews, Blog, Inspiration, Transformational Writing | Tagged Alissa Lukara, author, memoir, miracle, miracle of healing, Riding Grace, saying yes to writing, saying yes to writing a book, writing a book, writing a memoir, writing miracle | 5 Comments

Writing Books That Transform Lives Interactive Online Writing Workshop

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Alissa Lukara

The Writing Books That Transform Lives interactive eCourse with Alissa Lukara begins Monday, March 5. And to receive the early registration offer, you need to sign up by Thursday, March 1. This online writing workshop supports you to jumpstart your … Continue reading →

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