Your Dream Life with Kristina Karlsson
#294 - UNLOCKING THE AUTHOR IN YOU: EXPERT TIPS FOR CRAFTING YOUR STORY with Crystal Adair-Benning
03 Oct 2024
Hi there, and welcome back to another exciting episode of Your Dream Life. Today’s guest – Crystal Adair-Benning - is a phenomenal ghostwriter and strategist who’s helped craft stories for some of the world’s most well-known authors. Whether or not you’ve ever dreamed of writing a book, I encourage you to dive into this episode because Crystal’s wisdom and insights are bound to spark something within you. Listen in as Crystal and I explore the magic of storytelling, and how writing can be a powerful tool for self-discovery, healing, and creating impact. She shares her amazing journey, starting from a serendipitous ghostwriting gig at the age of 14, to now being the secret weapon behind many bestselling books. But it’s not just about writing for others – Crystal also talks about overcoming imposter syndrome and how we can all tell our stories in a way that resonates and connects deeply with others. If you've ever thought about writing your own book, this episode is packed with insights on how to start, stay motivated, and work through the inevitable self-doubt that comes with putting pen to paper. Four key takeaways: How to find joy and fun in the writing process The importance of starting with the end in mind when telling your story Why vulnerability is crucial in connecting with your readers Actionable steps for starting your writing journey today By the end of this episode, you might just find yourself ready to start writing – whether it’s for personal growth or to share your story with the world. So hit play, and let’s get inspired together! Enjoy the episode! 💕 KK 💛 Dream Life Founder SHOW NOTES: Join my free live online workshop Create the Life You Love – In 4 Steps. Register here... Learn more & register here for our RECONNECT TO YOU Retreat. 🌿 Experience the joy of a wonderful retreat, while learning how to run your own personal solo retreats 🌿 Join my Platinum Coaching Program - where in October the focus is on going deep into Discovering the Power of Sharing Your Unique Story ...and writing a book. Learn more here. Join my virtual book club GROW for October where we'll meet weekly on Zoom to discuss and squeeze the learnings from this brilliant book, Superlife: The 5 Simple Fixes That Will Make You Healthy, Fit, And Eternally Awesome, by Darin Olien Self-Belief Is Your Superpower: Unleash Your Life Purpose, Own Your Power, and Become a Magnet for Miracles by Tory Archbold. Learn more here.. Dream Life Community Facebook Group: Connect with like-minded dreamers. RESOURCES: Sign up to our email list here to hear about upcoming workshops. Take your first step to getting clarity on what you want from life with this free bonus dreaming exercise here 101 Dreams Audio Guide Buy Kristina's book, Your Dream Life Starts Here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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