Toni Morrison once said, “If there’s a book that you want to read, but it hasn’t been written yet, then you must write it.” Anne Lindblom Weil has done exactly that. When dealing with pregnancy loss, she searched for books and blogs that addressed grief in a thoughtful and faith-based way but couldn’t find what she needed. So she started her blog Mabbat. And recently she released her book A Psalmist’s Guide to Grief.
Anne is the August 2020 See Jane Write Member of the Month not only because she’s using writing to get through grief but because she’s also using her writing to help others get through grief of their own.
Read on to learn more about Anne, her book, and her blog.
Because I was a teacher for 10 years, August always feels like January — a start of a new year, a chance for new beginnings.
Even with all that’s going on in the world and in my life, I am excited about August just as I have been in years before.
I want this August to be a month about leveling up, both professionally and personally, and I’ve set some goals and made some plans to help me do just that.
The first time I felt like a real writer I was 19 years old.
I wrote a news story about an affordable housing initiative, pitched it to a newspaper in my hometown of Birmingham, Alabama, and that paper published my article.
I had my first clip and I felt legit.
But these days I feel more like a writer than I ever have before and it has nothing to do with my byline, with my blog, or with the book I’m working on.
These days I feel more like a writer than I ever have because of my new journaling practice.
Join me August 10 – 30 for a 21-day journaling challenge.
Please understand that this won’t be the type of journaling where you just make a list of all the crappy things that happened to you that day.
And the prompts I’ll be sharing with you during this challenge aren’t random writing prompts I found through a Google search.
The prompts are designed to help you get clear on who you are, what you want, and what you stand for because I believe this is the foundation for a successful writing career.
Also, the challenge is set for 21 days in hopes of helping you make writing every day a habit.
But wait! There’s more!
One participant in the challenge will win a FREE one-hour one-on-one coaching session with me.
How to Participate
To participate in the challenge, you’ll need to join the See Jane Write Network Facebook group. Starting Monday, August 10, I’ll be sharing the prompts there every morning at 6 am CT.
How to Win
To be considered for the prize you’ll need to do more than lurk in the Facebook group. The free coaching session will go to the person who shows that she’s journaling every day by sharing insights and aha moments she’s had while writing. I’m also looking for the person who sparks conversation in the group by asking questions or who shares journaling resources or tips with her fellow members.
The winner will be announced August 31.
So, if you’re ready to join the fun, first you need to join the group.
The first time I felt like a real writer I was 19 years old.
I wrote a news story about an affordable housing initiative, pitched it to a newspaper in my hometown of Birmingham, Alabama, and that paper published my article.
I had my first clip and I felt legit.
But these days I feel more like a writer than I ever have before and it has nothing to do with my byline, with this blog, or with the book I’m working on.
These days I feel more like a writer than I ever have because of my new journaling practice.
Many health care professionals, from medical doctors to psychotherapists, recommend writing as a way for patients to heal ailments of both mind and body. So, when I learned that See Jane Write Collective member Dr. Millie Jackson led “Writing for Wellness” workshops I was eager for her to host one for the Janes.
