Have you started a novel or a memoir and it’s just lingering, you don’t know what to do with it? Or have you finished a first draft and are ready to do a close edit and send it out? Needing help? Well, creativity thrives in community, right? And I host a small intimate cohort of writers and creators on Skool. Here’s what a couple of members wrote recently in the chat there. KIM “Thanks, Sarah! Helpful comments. That will speed the revision a lot to know where to focus, where to trim. I tend to leave out important things--on the first draft, at least!” TREY “The concept of seasons and their relationship to creativity is something I’ve never thought about before. Upon reflection, fall seems to be when I dig into writing the most. It’ll be interesting to pay attention to this relationship between seasons and creativity.” So I’m writing this today to show you that you can finish your project and on your own terms. Let’s develop and hone your individual voice and style, build characters and landscapes, play with tension and release, add elements and expand your vocabulary (not just the words but the craft and skills), and consider the range of options for structure within novels and hybrid memoirs. In this writing and creativity group, I post questions and assignments to spark your curiousity about what you do and why. They build upon each other or you can drop in and out - which is what most members do. There you go, I hope it helps! https://www.skool.com/explore-create-share-8023

If you've been posting consistently on social media for months and your sales are still unpredictable, it’s probably because posting more is not the answer. Just so you know, your content is fine and you don’t suck at it. Your offer is probably fine. The problem is that your product is getting shown to the same 200 people over and over and most of them already decided if they're buying or not. Meta Ads fix this. They take your thing and put it in front of people who have never seen you before and actually are likely to buy it every single day, without you having to do anything new. That's it. That's the whole unlock. 🔓 The Ads Corner is where digital product sellers and Skool community owners learn to run simple Meta ads from scratch. 250+ members in a month. (Because of ads! 😉) Come check it out 👇 https://www.skool.com/the-ads-corner/about

The process of moving a creative project from concept to completion often needs the help of an outsider perspective. Whether you are revising a full length manuscript, short story, structuring a course, or working on how to get your art and words out into the world, let me know. I'm offering a bit of professional mentorship on your current projects. The Premium membership offers a quick 'fix' alternative to my comprehensive 1:1 coaching program, brainstorming together ways to get through any creative blocks and carry on with more confidence. Anyway, I wanted to let you know in case it helps. Cheers!

skool.com/from-service-to-startup-w-dan-8988 If you’ve spent a period of your life in service — military, public service, structured roles, or even just putting others first — you already have something most people trying to start businesses don’t: discipline, resilience, and real-world pressure experience. But the transition from structure → independence can feel unclear. That’s where this comes in. 🔧 What This Community Actually Does This isn’t just “learn and watch.” You build, test, and improve in real time. 🛒 Mock Marketplace You’ll be able to post your ideas, offers, or early-stage startups in a simulated marketplace environment. - Test if your idea actually makes sense - See how people react before you go public - Learn what stands out vs what gets ignored 💬 Mock Salesfloor This is where you practice selling and communicating your idea. - Pitch your product or service - Handle questions, objections, and pressure - Learn how to explain what you’re building clearly No theory — just reps. 🧠 Real Feedback System You won’t be building in the dark. - Get direct, honest feedback on your ideas - Improve your offer, positioning, and execution - Learn what works and what doesn’t — fast This is where most people level up quickly. 🧭 What You’ll Learn - 💡 How to turn rough ideas into actual startup paths - 📈 How to think like a builder, not just an employee - 🛠️ Step-by-step ways to start (without overcomplicating it) - ⚙️ How to test before wasting time or money - 🤝 How to build alongside others on the same path This isn’t about hype or “get rich quick.” It’s about taking what you’ve already built through service… and turning it into something that’s yours. If you’re thinking: “I know I can do more, I just don’t know where to start…” Start here.

For an embarrassingly long time I thought the people making consistent sales just had better content than me. Their reels were so good. The ideas, the hooks, the lighting. I was literally taking notes on other people's captions trying to reverse engineer whatever it was they had that I didn't. Meanwhile every guru I followed was telling me that running ads would wreck my organic reach and make everything harder. So I kept posting. And studying. And posting some more. Then I found out a lot of those people were just running ads. Not because their content was so amazing. Not because they had some secret strategy I couldn't figure out. They were just paying to put their stuff in front of the right people. I could have cried. Honestly maybe I did a little. But then I got OBSESSED with learning about Meta ads and how to make them work for me. I stopped taking notes on other people's captions and started figuring out ads instead. And for the first time my products were reaching people who actually wanted them, without me having to come up with a single viral idea. The Ads Corner is where digital product sellers and Skool community owners learn to do exactly that. Simple Meta ads from scratch, no experience needed, no huge budget required, and no — it will not wreck your organic reach. I promise. 240+ members in a month. Yep, thanks to Meta ads! Come see what's inside. 👇 https://www.skool.com/the-ads-corner/about