Summer plans?

thinking of you... [View in browser](=.5iH33oYNrY3KUZXa-nGz2JNLsaLBADpRmuAytyF960U) Just wanted to check in. How are things? I've been quietly working on projects - it's frustrating how slow things are going and how little progress I'm making, and I imagine you may have similar feelings. I've found it's really important to find a project that enthuses you, and luckily I have a few of those going on right now to keep me focused. But I also want to help make sure you stay excited about your creative projects, and this summer might be a great time to get some inspiration and recharge your motivation. To that end, I'm thinking of running something like a free summer camp, where you can get feedback on your first few pages, but want to make sure I tackle something that helps you move forward with confidence. I think a writing or self-editing class, focused on common writing mistakes and how to revise them, could be useful? Unless you need more help with book marketing and visibility, but that's a much larger project and I may not be able to provide as much direct support. Also I feel like I've already said everything I can possibly say about book marketing, though there are some big changes happening right now and I will send some new tactics and news soon as well. (I just started a new project without telling anyone and it's growing faster than expected). Mostly, I just wanted to show up and let you know I'm still here for you, even if I go quiet sometimes... What are you working on? (Summer goals) I added a quick poll in my [Facebook Group](=.F3-6Ni40titnNNhY79x2FG4QqIYC7r8qo_MyUwQlCJQ)or on [YouTube](=.KYLTI-hFaVn8yIe1Y4MyUlftTQnPKOrAW72AlbEzAqg); I hope you'll leave a comment there so I can focus on being relentlessly helpful. If it's easier just hit reply and give me an update. I use this email list sparingly so I don't disturb you, which unfortunately means my email list sometimes only sees offers I've committed to sharing or supporting, and I don't ever want to seem spammy or salesy, so that's something I'll work on. Stay Creative! Derek Murphy @creativindie PS. My email list has grown past 100,000 again, so it's time for a culling; I hate to do that since I know I may accidentally remove some people who'd rather stay subscribed, but I also want to make sure my list is made up of people who want to hear from me. If you DO want to keep getting my emails, hit *reply* and tell me what you'd like to do this summer and what kind of support or help would be most useful for you! [facebook](=.x5H97OA_-4xTea0iLy_0NKs9YrHnHyNHHNM-Dxi1oxs) [twitter](=._dAXd59_Covo9sqSJF_PShhoUrY866ght8fVVd5fiP8) [youtube](=.lkz1Ox-OWH6HyINdFnC-oKRas7pqIENrxlaLg-05xys) =.j-G3QBUhtmJxVwQnEuYNCw3bne1_tWp1Taa-M5ViIa0 [Share to Facebook](=.079s2uaBUgSA3DM7cah1X6KexlZa3Gthcg9mhThOlOI) =.Y-eyiCoaER0hiVLfNgZ_hihGiic9161nPjDwt_tWjV0 [Share to Twitter](=.erqzWuSamcY4ejyoCUMfB3BjCn1pyR6-1P6-5mRPW_k) =.DG6cesq26I1NET4jBO6YqaKxAIYMTqidPD3evBPRKrs [Forward email](=.ym-f8aF5vWvNyjQwihD33r62SBLPB0Mu9SPJlCYxPxs) Do not want to see it again? [Unsubscribe](=._zK2PXULUGAwbo9hIueFHI4KC9xaujQZ-jcGEjWJ2LU) Derek Murphy [Creativindie.com](=.uMvwh6FYQfO7GYSnGOcMcCEwSyJ17e3AkX011nQjh_4)Â | Portland, OR Location Independent - Usually in a castle or cabin.