How to Break through Writer's Block for Consultants: Getting Past the Blank Page (or Screen) June 25, 2010

One reason we all know about top consultants like Alan Weiss and David Meister is because of their books. And then there’s Robert Middleton, whose weekly e-zine helped establish him as a marketing guru. Chris Brogan’s blog makes him a sought-after speaker and consultant.

Now, in the social media era, it’s more important than ever to be able to write, whether it’s a book, a blog post, or even a 140-character status update.

But what if you freeze up at the keyboard? How do you get past the empty screen? What do you do when faced with a blank page?

Learn how you can dedicate just 10 minutes a day to create the content you need to advance your business. Author and writing coach Catharine Brampkamp will demonstrate a series of exercises that you can use to get past writer’s block.

Join us at the June BACN meeting to learn:

* Why consultants need to write
* How to express your own voice
* How to conquer writer’s block

This method was first developed in the mid-19th century and has been refined over the years. Natalie Goldberg calls it the ten-minute write; Julia Cameron calls it morning pages; Jack Kerouac called it unconscious writing; and many writers reference the Zen theory of beginner’s mind. All of this can be understood and practiced by new and experienced writers. Whether you’re a lifelong writer or new to the field, you can reconnect with your work and your path as an author.

About the Speaker

Catharine Bramkamp has a background in both non-profit fundraising and corporate sales environments, so she understands how extreme the contrast between real life and creative life can be for many people. She has two degrees in English and has published articles, newspaper columns, novels, and essays.

Catharine is an adjunct professor of writing, teaches journaling classes, and lectures on the changes in the publishing world. Find out more about her at www.catharinebramkamp.com.

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