Welcome to Write It Scared
Introductions are in order!
I'm Stacy Frazer, a formerly repressed creative soul turned novelist, certified book coach, and the creator of Write It Scared. I wanted to kick off the blog by sharing a bit about my story and my why.
Once upon a time, I didn't believe I was good enough or creative enough to write stories, though I secretly harbored the desire. But I'd buried that longing so far down that not even I could find it. Fast forward from my early 20s to my late 30s. I'd gone through some stuff—painful, personal growth, rubber meets the road, change or die type of stuff. Didn't die—clearly. But I did change and discovered I believed many things about myself that were not true.
In fact, they held me down. They hurt me.
Today, I'm a woman on a mission to share my stories with the world and help other writers do the same.
Over the years, I've honed my story radar and sought training/feedback/expert advice on craft from the most excellent editors and teachers. As a certified Author Accelerator fiction book coach, I'm in a place where I can give back. I can help other writers bring their stories to life, just like someone did for me.
“We cannot keep what we are unwilling to give away...”
I've battled my insecurities down to the dirt, only to watch them stand back up. They won't quit, so that means I can't either. Not if I want to show up as a fellow writer and coach. Nothing lights me up more than to see the passion and excitement of a writer embracing their ability to tell the story of their heart.
Write It Scared was born out of a desire to help others who struggle as I once did. Who may feel it’s too late to make their writing dream happen or they’re not good enough or creative enough for their work to matter. Maybe they believe that it’s all a big pipe dream.
I’m boldly telling you none of those things are true. Feelings are not facts, and it is never too late. If you are called to write, please do it.
Story matters. Your story matters, and you are the only one who can write it.
Story connects us.
It gives us what we need: meaning, adventure, escape, hope, love, compassion, and, most importantly, empathy for others and ourselves.
My goals are simple: help you see your light as a human being and a writer and get you to a finished book you are proud of.
Are you ready to start showing up to the page with grace for yourself and fire in your soul, burning to tell your tale?
I thought so.
I hope this blog inspires you to follow your creative heart. Write the story even if you're scared. I'll do it with you.
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