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We keep talking about storytelling because without stories we doubt there is understanding, learning, empathy, imaginative growth, or any of the other things that evolve us as humans. Whether it’s a how-to, an emotional journey, a history lesson, a tale of insight, or a saga that puts us inside the lives of others; stories are crucial to humanity. Stories also add spice to life. Someone chose their breakfast cereal this morning based on a short story they saw in a commercial this week. This is why we’re talking about writing your story with Heidi Fiedler. Heidi is like a story midwife. She is a writer + editor, and generating ideas is her superpower. She helps people tell their stories. From children’s books to helping creative entrepreneurs package their message, Heidi specializes in the deep thinking that transforms ideas into books.
In this episode:
• Instagram creates a new kind of pen pal.
• Signing up for Heidi’s newsletter brings a great perk.
• Heidi’s detective skills are key to her “idea girl” nickname.
• Overcoming resistance to making money at what you love.
• How a new job for her husband led to a big leap for Heidi.
• I try not to tell the people in the office how great it is to work at home.
• Juggling client work and personal work.
• Appreciating the cheerleading squad that comes with collaborating with others.
• Trying to find accountability that doesn’t feel burdensome.
• A behind-the-scenes look into the collaborative process of publishing.
• The beauty of self-publishing and the expertise of publishing houses.
• Why Heidi might discourage someone from writing and publishing a book.
• Making books is a meeting of art + commerce.
• The odd business model of publishing books that wouldn’t fly with most industries.
• A walk-through of working with an editor like Heidi.
• Misty marvels at people writing a book in 30 days… she knows how long it takes her to write an Instagram caption!
• What poop has to do with one of Heidi’s favorite projects.
• Giving ourselves credit for living well.
• Writing for escape or to live vicariously vs. writing from the abundance of a rich, well-lived life.
• The upside to sharing yourself and your message on Instagram.
• Hear about Heidi’s Instagram workshop Visualize Your Story.
• Find out what Heidi wants to become an expert on and what intrigues her.
• Our mutual love affair with magazines.
• The magazine advertisement that Heidi and her mom turn in so the other doesn’t have to see it.
• A little extra effort goes a long way toward romancing the ordinary.
• Why Heidi doesn’t believe in hierarchy.
• When things don’t go according to plan.
• Heidi gives us the inside scoop on a spa experience that Misty must add to her bucket list.
QUOTES & QUOTABLES
Heidi said:
What are the thoughts and feelings you want to leave your reader with? Work backwards from there. Tweet This
A book can be a calling card. It can be a way to show “I’m a expert in my field” or “I’m really serious about the work I do.” Tweet This
Randy said:
Are we describing the same dog? Somebody is thinking malamute and you’re thinking wiener dog and you’re completely off. Tweet This
Misty said:
If you need ideas and are thinking about putting your own genius into a book, @HeidiFiedler is your girl. Tweet This
Living an inspired life is the crux of what we are doing and why. Tweet This
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