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I’m reading this book right now. Thinking Write by Kelly L. Stone. Now, I may be someone who can rattle off my own disease and explain it so well that even doctor’s are impressed with my knowledge, but I am also the student who earned a grand 0.9 GPA in Anatomy and Physiology despite all my studying. I am a scientific moron. Just make it easy for me to regurgitate and I will score superb on fill in the bubble tests. LOL

So, when I say Kelly keeps it real for the layperson, I am not exaggerating. She starts by explaining Freud’s 3 parts of the mind, Conscious, Pre-Conscious and the Subconscious. She explains relaxing techniques and memory recall techniques. Then she explains brain waves in the different stages of sleep and how they relate to creativity.

I now totally understand why I cannot write new words and play sudoku in the same day. Even though I am published and the Evil level at www.websudoku.com rocks.

The sad thing? After whipping myself into a morning routine of take meds, get dressed, eat, exercise and then begin my day, Kelly advises getting out of bed and staying in that half-sleep “hypnagogic” state, complete with pajamas is a great thing for writing.

So now, to all the people who demanded I get up, get dressed, wear shoes and have a routine, I say, “Ha!” 

We have reached the end of November and now I have to look at my progress. Is that ever fun? Maybe if I’d “won” it would be.

I began the month with a bang. I was in the middle of a short story sequel to The Murder King’s Woman, tentatively titled The Summons. Or should it be The Murder King’s Summons? I also know I called it Murder Tales 2: The Summons. Titles can be such tricky bastards. LOL

So, I finished up The Summons and went back to my young adult, but that took a few days in which I fell behind and never quite caught up. I continued, forward progress is good, but I think I wrapped up the month around 15k, which is at least 3k better than last year, so I am actually pretty happy. I think a 50k month is still beyond me, unless I am rewriting and on deadline. Hmm.

I vow I will do better next year. Starting in January.

Who is Diane Germanowski?

Diane Germanowski has been at the bottom of the creative well herself. Who better to work with you than a creativity coach who has suffered through transition, and a loss of vitality and meaning?

She has been working creatively with clients, in various forms, for more than 25 years. Diane gives her clients the advantage of her experience of having been there and done that, to cut short the aimless, unproductive search upon which they may embark. She questions and encourages individuals to get straight to the heart of the problem and provides encouragement and accountability on their creative journey.

Diane has studied with renowned creativity author and psychologist Eric Maisel. She is a member of the Creative Coaching Association (CCA), the International Federation of Coaches (ICF), and the International Federation of Coaches in New England (ICFNE).

Diane also has an

• A.S. Interior Design
• BA. Art History
• M.A. History
• PhD. Work in History and Material Culture

WHAT I DO

As a coach I . . .

• Ask pointed and thoughtful questions
• Provide reference points
• Cheer your success
• Nudge procrastination
• Provide Accountability
• And provide you a different frame of reference to see the paths that will lead to a creative, more fulfilled life.

WHAT I DO NOT DO

• I am not a psychiatrist or psychologist or therapist.
• I am not a spiritual advisor.
• I do not do the work, you do.
• I do not have the answers, you do.

I do guide you to find and see your own answers.

Although time varies with each individual, results can occur much quicker than traveling the lone road when revitalizing your creativity. Diane will help you get started immediately with an available program or customized program designed specifically for you and your needs. Visit the Creativity Options - What We do page for more details, or contact Diane at dianeg@creativityandmeaning.com.

We’ve all heard of writing dates. Or, at least, filling the creative well? Julia Cameron, The Artist’s Way describes it best. Go for a walk, buy a doodad, go to the movies.

For me it’s hanging out with Angelina Evans. She writes for Ellora’s Cave and Changeling Press. Well, with the recession, the bookstore closed much earlier than we were prepared for and the nearby mall had closed even earlier. What are two friends to do?

Go watch The Proposal. What’s so funny is we didn’t realize from the previews they worked for a New York publisher and the movie would be peppered with the different aspects of publishing. Cute.

I loved it. And I have to say, Sandra Bullock is one of the most beautiful women I have ever seen.  Thank God she’s not a walking skeleton or that one scene would have been gross. Instead, she is curvy and womanly and gorgeous.

Sexual Tension = Watching the first season of La Femme Nikita with your 14 yr old and being on episode 4 when she screams, “Oh my God! Would those two just kiss already!”

BTW, www.thewb.com rocks. We loved Veronica Mars and now LFN. I am so glad to have a chance to finally share this series with my girls.