Whoooooa.
Good glory! What a week it has been! And it's only Tuesday!
Here are 5 things to brighten your day, including a free class, a couple of music playlists, and something hilarious. Read at your leisure. Enjoy.
1. *Free* class about how to write a book proposal—and get a book deal.
Hey, writers! Did you miss the *free* class on how to write a book proposal? No worries. Here's everything you missed. Catch up anytime. Enjoy.
- Password to watch the video: book2020hooray
Thank you, Lindsey! You're the best. It's always so fun to co-teach with you.
2. *Free* Wishcircle happening in a few days.
Spend an hour with me and my dear friend Alexa Fischer, founder of Wishbeads, for a Wishcircle!
Alexa will take us through a beautiful guided visualization. See your greatest wish coming true. Write it down. Then pledge to make it happen, starting with one tiny step today.
Such a powerful experience. People from all around the world, all wishing at the exact same moment.
The Wishcircle is happening online. Live-streaming video. It's *free.* No need to register in advance. Just click this link on Thursday, January 30, 2020 at 12 pm Pacific if you want to join in. More info on Alexa's site.
3. Make a checklist. You could win a signed book. Or a trip to Hawaii.
How?! All you need to do is make a checklist. Any kind of checklist.
You could make a daily checklist, a checklist of things you want to finish this week, a checklist of beautiful experiences you want to have in 2020, a checklist of books you intend to read this year, a checklist of things to pack for a camping trip, a checklist of important things to consider before buying a house, or something else.
Or you might win an all-expenses-paid trip to Hawaii. Whoa.
This contest is open to all ages, all humans, all countries, anywhere in the world. If you want to tell your friends about this content, here's a link you can share: http://bit.ly/checklist-contest
4. Music makes everything better.
My sister Olivia shared this music playlist with me. Loooove. Dreamy, atmospheric, trippy, drippy, peaceful electro vibes. I'm listening right now as I write this newsletter.
5. Hahaaaaaaaa.
I started reading The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion, an absolutely delightful romantic book that's so charming and funny. Highly recommended.
Okay folks, that's all!
Have a beautiful week. I'm sending peaceful aloha vibes from Hawaii.
-Alex
PS. Oh yeah. Also. My mom won a Grammy Award this week for her work on the producing team for the original Broadway musical cast album for Hadestown. WHAT ON EARTH!!!!??????? WHO DOES THAT???? CONGRATULATIONS MOM!!!! You are unbelievably amazing. You can watch the award clip—
my mom is the gorgeous
lady with reddish curly hair wearing the flouncy white shirt. GO MOM GO.
PPS. My mom told me, "It was never about the awards or recognition. It was always about the art. We just wanted to make a beautiful work of art." Awwwwww mama. That's why you're a true winner.
