Carma Spence's Blog, page 12
May 2, 2025
Steal These Grand Budapest Hotel Writing Tips for Your Business Book
Writing Tips for Your Business Book Use Creative Nonfiction Techniques
To Turn Your Nonfiction Book Into a Cinematic Experience
Sometimes, what you really need to make your book stand out is to visit other genres and mash them up. Watch this episode of Coffee with Carm...
April 30, 2025
Everyday Inspiration for Authors Hiding in Plain Sight
Hiding in Plain Sight Ordinary moments that become storytelling prompt gold
You don’t need to check your closets for the muse. She’s hiding in plain sight, in the ordinary moments of your life. Watch this video for everyday inspiration for authors. With these ideas...
April 28, 2025
5 Creative Field Trips to Reignite Your Writing Spark
To Reignite Your Writing Spark How a Simple Adventure Can Spark Big Writing Ideas
Has your muse become mute? Maybe she just wants a change of scenery! In this episode of Coffee with Carma, I share five creative field trips that you can explore to reignite your writing spark....
The Science of Creative Flow for Authors: What You Can Learn from Musicians, Athletes, and Gamers
You don’t need more discipline.
You need more dopamine.
There’s a myth many entrepreneurial authors carry like a badge of burnout: that greatness comes from grinding. That writing a strong, client-attracting book needs determination. And that you must stick to routines and train your mind to focus.
But what if the real secret isn’t in how hard you work but how well you access creative flow for authors?
Creative flow isn’t an indulgence. It’s not woo, and it’s not whimsy. It’s neuroscience in act...
April 25, 2025
Write a Book That Endures: 5 Lessons from “Finding Nemo”
5 Lessons from Finding Nemo Pixar Secrets for Nonfiction Authors Who Want to Endure
So many “gurus” are jumping on the bandwagon of “write a book fast,” sometimes even have AI write it for you so that it gets published even faster. But what if you want to write a book th...
April 24, 2025
The Slow Author Movement: Crafting Meaningful Books in a Fast-Paced World
Crafting Meaningful Books in a Fast-Paced World Why Intentional Writing Creates Deeper, More Strategic Books
Does the idea of churning out a book in record time leave you cold? Then you may be interested in the Slow Author Movement. In this episode of ...
April 23, 2025
5 Ways a Book for Business Growth Powers Your Visibility
Powers Your Visibility How Author Visibility Starts with the Right Book
Many entrepreneurs have told me that they are waiting to write their book for business growth until they have launched their speaking career, gotten on some podcasts, or achieved some other vi...
April 21, 2025
Slow Author Movement vs. Fast-Track Writing: What Builds Authority?
vs. Fast-Track Writing:
What Builds Authority? Go from chaos to clarity with slow, intentional writing.
Should you bow to the hustle culture and write your book quickly? Or should you take your time, deepen your message, and publish when the time is right? The Slow Author Movem...
April 18, 2025
Too Late to Write Your Book? 5 Reasons That’s a Lie
5 Reasons That’s a Lie Discover how age and experience fuel your best writing
Do you think you’ve missed your author boat? Do you believe it is too late to write a book? Think again! Your lived experiences make you the only person who can write your book.
...April 16, 2025
Finish Your Book with these Mindset and Workflow Hacks
Mindset and Workflow Hacks A Mindset-First Approach to Author Success
You started writing your book with excitement and vision. But now? You’re dragging. You’re doubting. Maybe you’re even ready to walk away. But before you do, I want to share five simple strategies tha...
