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As you know, each month I offer coaching tips, ideas and inspiration to support you in your writing, creativity and personal growth. Please send your comments and questions and I'll write back personally or respond in a future edition of A-Muse Letter.

AIN’T NO CURE FOR THE SUMMERTIME BLUES

You might remember a song called "Summertime Blues," written and recorded by Eddie Cochran and later recorded by Alan Jackson. The lyrics tell the story of a teenager bemoaning his plight---having to work at a summer job. The catchy refrain is of course; "Ain't no cure for the summertime blues."

I don't know about you, but I've been feeling a bit of the summertime blues the last few days as I realize how quickly the summer seems to have flown by!

I invite you to join me and shake off the summertime blues. Get creative with these last few weeks of summer before school starts and fall programs begin.

Grab your journal to make notes and find a quiet, private spot. Then try these three ways to savor what remains of these precious summer days.

CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING THE THREE WAYS, ONLINE

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UPCOMING EVENTS:

VIRTUAL WRITING CIRCLE

Don't miss this great opportunity to receive group coaching at a fraction of the cost of individual coaching!

If you are:

A writer or aspiring writer, wanting to connect with other writers Looking for support and gentle feedback on your writing An experienced writer, wanting to jumpstart a writing project Needing to brush up writing basics and improve your writing habits

Then a Virtual Writing Circle may be for you!

You'll receive:

Two one-hour sessions per month of a professionally coached group writing experience A facilitator who is a licensed and experienced psychotherapist, as well as an experienced writer, coach and teacher A supportive community of other writers you can connect to virtually An opportunity to meet with Susan 1:1 by phone for monthly mini-sessions, as needed

Only $65 per month.

For more information: Click Here for a Q & A (pdf) document or contact Susan Borkin at susan@susanborkin.com or call 1.800.552.WRITE.

To register: Click here to register!

Saturday, October 29, 2011 – Beyond Dear Diary

Full-day workshop: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, De Anza College, Cupertino, California

Feeling stuck, out-of-focus or confused in your life direction? Think there is something more for you but not sure what it is or how to find it? Bring a blank journal and a pen and be ready for some surprises!

Beyond diary type writing to record daily events, personal growth writing holds the potential for deep self-reflection, growth & personal transformation. Although often simple in methodology, it is a rich and powerful resource for contemplation, discovery and change. We will explore a variety of writing methods including Free Form, Inner Dialogues, Mind Maps and "Pen-Visioning." Be prepared for an experience that will transform, challenge and delight you!

For more information and to register, contact shortcourses@fhda.edu

To learn more about Susan's Keynote and Customized Training
offerings, please click the links above.

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BOOKS TO STIMULATE YOUR WRITING AND CREATIVITY By Susan Borkin

Writing From the Inside Out: Using a Journal for Personal Growth and Transformation When Your Heart Speaks, Take Good Notes: The Healing Power of Writing

Both books are available for previewing and ordering at www.susanborkin.com. Sample chapters are only available to preview.

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GRATIS CORNER

Find out! Just contact me for a Complimentary Coaching Consultation and we'll talk about it. Phone (800) 552-WRITE, that's (800) 552-9748 or write to me at susan@susanborkin.com to find out more.

• Need some journaling tips? Send for your GRATIS BONUS ARTICLE "JUMPSTART YOUR JOURNALING" Send an e-mail to susan@susanborkin.com, requesting the article by name.
  

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ABOUT SUSAN BORKIN

Susan Borkin, M.A. is a licensed psychotherapist, coach and writer. She is the founder of Write Now! a professional practice specializing in the use of writing for personal and professional growth. Susan specializes in helping people overcome creative blocks and achieve deep personal transformation through the use of writing. A personal growth writing teacher for more than twenty-five years, she is the author of When Your Heart Speaks, Take Good Notes: The Healing Power of Writing and Writing From the Inside Out: Using a Journal for Personal Growth & Transformation.

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