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5 Keys Fast Track Writing Program

Greetings Everyone,

The “5 Keys Fast Track Writing Program” is available for getting your project done.

Have you been procrastinating?

Do you need a supportive environment to make progress?

You’ve come to the right place.

“5 Keys Fast Track Program” is independent study with me. Once a month we have Zoom calls to meet other Fast Trackers and members of my JKC Coaching group who have graduated from the “5 Keys to Create Captivating Writing” courses.

In Fast Track, you receive the same  handouts you would receive in the main courses, editing done by me, and access to me via email during the time you are in it. After you complete the handouts for the first course, you are eligible for the second Fast Track course, and then the third.

If you choose, after you graduate from the three Fast Track courses, you can join the coaching program.

Here are links to books by three authors who were in the “5 Keys to Create Captivating Writing.”

Patricia Bumpass, Jump into Positivity ~ 35 Quotes and Affirmations to Empower Women to Love Themselves  https://amzn.to/3LrJ4xi

Carole A. MacLean, Believe/Practice/Chose  ~ The Gift of Self Care: 21 Tips for Your Self Care Tool Belt
https://amzn.to/3a68ofa

Rex Bohachewski, What He Meant ~ 57 Phrases of Inspiration from My Dad

https://amzn.to/39rpbsy

 

Here is the link for “5 Keys to Create Captivating Writing” courses and “5 Keys to Fast Track” writing course.

http://bit.ly/WriteWithJKC

Join us now.

Julaina Kleist

 

 

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What Are Your Writing Goals For the New Year?

In less than 2 weeks, the new year begins. Are you finishing up a writing project and looking forward to starting a new one?

Or will you continue with the one you are working on now?

This last quarter of 2020, I’ve been creating two writing courses on Zoom. They run for 5 weeks and are called “5 Keys to Create Your Captivating Writing.”

I’m pleased with everyone’s progress as they are ready for the next 5 keys course that starts January 8th and 9th.

The basis for Course 1 was a three scene sequence, beginning, middle, and end, with keys to practice in their writing. They ended up with an edited 1000 word essay or story that they can submit for publication.

If you are interested in joining us, let me know.

Have a fabulous 2021,

Julaina Kleist-Corwin

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Stories about How Choices Change Our Lives

The Choice Matters explores  the results of people’s choices. It’s a collection of essays, stories, and poems. It is available on Amazon https://amzn.to/2WfToR8

Eleanor Roosevelt said, “I am who I am today because of the choices I made yesterday.”

Haihong Liao picked Roosevelt’s quote for her story called “Unexpected Growth.” Liao’s choice involved her job versus being at home with her school-aged twins. Which one do you think she chose?

Violet Carr Moore told about truth in writing a memoir piece. The publisher wanted her to “reshape” one fact in her story or they would not accept it.   Moore had to deal with an integrity challenge.

Shelley Riley agreed with her sister’s wish to try a specific treatment for her cancer. They waited “One Hundred Days” for a cure. If the patient is denied a desired experimental drug, she would never know if her choice could have saved her life.

In Art Tenbrink’s essay, “Fair Tina Marie,”  he didn’t know agreeing to be hypnotized would produce an unexpected outcome.

Elaine Schmitz’s character writes a scathing letter to her daughter in “Breaking Bad.” Will she send it?

Jordan Bernal’s essay and Julie Royce’s story tell about suicide.  Patricia J. Boyle’s “Going Out My Door,” and Constance Hanstedt’s “Reprieve” lead us through academic decisions.

Diane Stephenson’s poem, “Time” is prefaced with a quote from Heraclitus, “There is nothing permanent except change.”

More stories, essays, and poems are in The Choice Matters. Check it out now at https://amzn.to/2WfToR8

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Books to Help You Laugh and Celebrate Life

Take a break from these worrisome times. Laugh and celebrate when you read these two recommended books.

Roberta Gold’s The Family that Laughs Together . . . A Quick Guide to Sanity When You Feel Like Screaming is filled with real life scenarios and alternative reactions to stressful interactions. Gold recommends finding ways to respond with laughter instead of anger. “We can make it easier on ourselves and our children by finding ways to laugh every day.” Here is a guide for having a happier, more engaged family life.

Roberta Gold is a Recreation Therapist and Certified Humor Professional. With her unique school program, Laughter Rocks! Roberta provides strategies that foster an environment which promotes positive feelings, self worth and fun.

https://amzn.to/2UA9jJu

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sherry Richert Belul’s Simply Celebrate . . . 101 Simple Ways to Turn Ordinary Days into an Extraordinary Life is a whimsical book of ideas for bringing celebration into everyday life. Belul offers simple things people can do to make their days livelier, more fun, more generous, and more spontaneous.

She helps people appreciate who they are and the people they love through customized tribute books and other one-of-a-kind gifts that inspire us to celebrate, share, and build beautiful relationships. Don’t wait; say it now.

Belul and her beau host Bubble Flash Mobs to bring delight to strangers. She is also a high performance coach who helps people live their best lives by listening deeply, loving better, and living their dreams in the present moment.

https://amzn.to/2wrIJu1

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check out these books written by friends of mine. You’ll be happy you did.

 

Julaina Kleist-Corwin

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San Francisco Writers Conference 2020

The San Francisco Writers Conference was held at the Hyatt Regency the Valentine weekend. I’ve enjoyed being Head of Registration for the twelfth year and networking with other writers during my free times.

Pictured here, I am with historical fiction writer, Sheila Bali, Russian Hill Publisher Paula Chinick, and Jordan Bernal, author of The Keepers of Eire series.

Paula and Jordan are valuable volunteers who help me with registration and they lead the popular “Practice Your Pitch” sessions. The four of us  are members of the California Writers Club, Tri-Valley Branch. We’ve been friends for several years.

Sheila and I had time to catch up on our news and writing progress in 2019. Paula, Jordan, and I had fun revisiting the Mark Hopkins Hotel where the conference was held for many years. We had dinner next door as we did frequently in the Mark Hopkins days.

My favorite session of the three I attended was called “Infusing Theme into Your Story.” The speaker panel included Victoria Zackheim, Anne Perry, Cara Black, and Ransom Stephens. I’m a fan of Cara Black’s Investigator Aimee Leduc series, which is set in Paris.

I’ve been a long time fan of Ransom Stephens. I highly recommend his books: Too Rich to Die, The 99% Solution, The God Patent, and The Sensory Deception.

Here is this year’s annual photo with Ransom:

It would be great if you could attend the San Francisco Writers Conference in 2021. Stop by Registration on the first day and say hi.

Julaina Kleist-Corwin

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