We recently connected with Allie Pleiter and have shared our conversation below.
Allie, we’re thrilled to have you sharing your thoughts and lessons with our community. So, for folks who are at a stage in their life or career where they are trying to be more resilient, can you share where you get your resilience from?
As the author of over 60 books, I’m often asked “How do you write all those books? Where do you find all that inspiration?” The truth is, I don’t find that inspiration, I make that inspiration. I’ve written through good times, personal tragedies, upheaval, and the slog of everyday life.
My resilience is born of knowing what needs to be done each day and setting the intention to do it. Many people think such organization and planning doesn’t apply to creative pursuits like novels, but it absolutely does. Readers may know me for my inspirational romance and mystery novels, but writers know me for my Chunky Method. Discovering “your chunk” allows you to plan based on the amount of creativity you have each day–it’s surprisingly consistent, and the key to battling procrastination, stress, and other creative hurdles. I’m able to write through just about anything because I know the writing I ask of myself each day is squarely within my capabilities. I draw my purpose not only from that productivity, but in teaching it to others. Nothing fuels me like watching another write unlock the key to their productivity!
I’m also a passionate crafter, resting my brain and refiling my well with knitting and needlepoint. I think nurturing your creative self in multiple ways helps build resilience as well.
Let’s take a small detour – maybe you can share a bit about yourself before we dive back into some of the other questions we had for you?
I wear multiple hats and enjoy a diversified career.
As an author, I’ve got over 60 titles to my name and have just celebrated reaching the mark of of 1.8 million books world-wide. I write inspirational romance for Love Inspired and craft-based murder mysteries for Berkley and Kensington.
That level of productivity gives me unique strengths as a book coach. I teach and coach writers using my highly practical Chunky Method. It is outlined in book THE CHUNKY METHOD HANDBOOK and the guidance I offer to helps writers discover their individualized writing speed and style. Once they’ve discovered their “chunk,” writers can create plans and schedules the truly work. Consistent, dependable productivity is an enormous asset in the publishing world, and I love to help writers unlock theirs. I also help non-fiction writers bring the strengths of good storytelling into their work.
Aside from writing work, I take great joy in speaking to groups and teaching classes on personal momentum and productivity. The MY DAILY MOMENTUM JOURNAL books I offer share the daily journaling practice I’ve kept for over 20 years to stay resilient, hopeful, and productive.
If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?
1) Know what makes you unique. Many people have great ideas. If you can articulate why your ideas are effective and different from all the noise out there, you set yourself apart. Keeping hold of that unique quality also helps you to hang on when things get tough.
2) Make a plan. And not just any plan, not someone else’s idea of a good plan, but one that works for you. The most important knowledge of all is knowing what to do next. Long term thinking is wise, and essential, but it won’t help you if you don’t know what needs to happen today, tomorrow, and the day after that.
3) Small steps make big changes. “All in” looks thrilling, but it’s hard to sustain. Keep your eye on the big goal, but keep your focus on the doable action right in front of you.
Who is your ideal client or what sort of characteristics would make someone an ideal client for you?
As a writing productivity and book coach, my ideal client is one who is ready to share their words with a world that needs them. They’ve got the desire and drive, but need help making practical, personalized plans to get the words done. My ideal client recognizes how a book can impact their business, thought leadership, or cause in huge and lasting ways. They know that telling their story in a compelling book finds new audiences as well as lasting exposure, and are ready to invest in making it happen.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://alliepleiter.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alliepleiterauthor/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alliepleiter
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allie-pleiter-6a021b139
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