No time to write? You're not alone...

I can't tell you how often I've heard something like this:

• "I just can't find any time to write."
• "Writing always ends up at the end of my to-do list."
• "I really want to write, but life's just too busy right now."
• "By the time I get to my writing ... I'm too exhausted to focus."
• "I can't ever seem to make writing a priority."
• "I feel guilty about taking time to write."

The biggest problem you're facing with your writing probably isn't about crafting a plot, creating three-dimensional characters, or layering in conflict. Those things matter ... but they're no help if you don't have time to actually write.

So how do you make writing a priority in your life? How do you stay focused instead of letting your writing dreams slide to the bottom of your list ... yet again?

I've got two great options for you.

Solution #1: Writers' Cafe (Friendly, Supportive Online Community)

Writers' Cafe is my lovely, welcoming online community for writers.

I designed Writers' Cafe for writers just like you: because you don't need to read another writing book or take another class ... you need time to write.

That's why we have:

• Live writing hours so you can put writing on your calendar. You'll be amazed how much you can get done in a focused hour.
• Weekly check-ins so you can share how the previous week went and your plans for the upcoming week. We'll cheer you on!
• Our chatroom where you can pop in and have a personal writing session any time you like.

And if you've hit a roadblock in your writing? We have:

• Weekly writing prompts that are great for inspiring brand-new pieces and for sparking ideas for works-in-progress.
• Feedback area where you can post anything you're working on for supportive feedback from me & members of the Cafe.
• Writing discussion area where you can post about anything writing-related and get other people's perspectives.
• "Ask Ali Anything" ... stuck or got a writing question? I'm here to help and no question is too big or small!

Right now, Writers' Cafe is just $5/£4 for your first month. (After that, it's $10/£8 per month.)

Come and give it a try for the price of a coffee ... it could set you up for a brilliant summer of writing. Find out more about the Cafe here:

aliventures.com/writers-cafe

Note: I want the Cafe to help as many people as possible, so I have a few free places available if you're a student or on a low income. Drop me an email if you'd be interested in one of those spots.

Solution #2: One-to-One Support (Writing Coaching)

If you've been working on a novel for years and it's progressing at a snail's pace, or if you just feel stuck and you're not sure how to move forward, then I'd love to help. A month from now, you'll have new clarity and confidence with your writing ... and thousands of words written. :-)

We can work together in whatever way suits you: for most people, that involves live calls together, plus emails in between, but if you'd prefer email-only coaching, that's absolutely an option too.

Sounds great but you're worried what it'll cost? Good news...

New this month, I'm offering "mini-coaching". This is a cut-down version of my usual coaching at a highly affordable price: $200/month (or £150/month if you prefer to pay in GBP).

Mini-coaching is a great fit if you want weekly accountability, a quick monthly chat with me about your writing, and brief feedback on your work as you move forward.

(If you'd like to work together more closely and go forward faster, I've got slots for full coaching available too.)

You can find out all about my coaching here:

aliventures.com/coaching

Don't let another month slip away without any writing. 

Come and join us in Writers' Cafe or get in touch about coaching ... and turn your summer (or even your whole year) around.

Ali x

P.S. The Writers' Cafe $5/£4 offer runs till the end of June, but join us as soon as you can ... even if this week is busy, you'll be in a great place to hit the ground running next week. Head here for all the details:

aliventures.com/writers-cafe

P.P.S. Not sure if coaching's a good fit for you? Go to my coaching page and click the red button, "Fill in the Coaching Form". You're not committing to anything! I'll be very happy to have a chat with you about what you need and whether I can help. Or, just hit "reply" on this email. :-)