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The Soul Broker

THE SOUL BROKER

A demon and an angel meet in a bar.

A magical realism short story.

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I'm Lindsay, an author, dreamer, and mindset coach empowering creatives to fully embrace their potential by showing them how to break free from blocks, gain clarity, and tap into their unique brand of magic.

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#NaNoWriMo2019 officially kicked off yesterday. How did you all do? If you didn't get a chance to write or hit the word count you were hoping for, don't sweat it. There are 29 days left for you to catch up. What did you learn from yesterday that you can apply moving forward?

I'm grateful to report that I wrote 1695 words last night. 🙌🏻I was definitely a bit rusty. I hadn't written fiction in a while, but it felt amazing to get back into the swing of things. My inner editor was throwing all sorts of tantrums (per usual for a first draft) so I put on a pair of headphones and cranked up some loud music to drown her out. (Like #4 says, I'll rewrite it later! Which I also kept chanting to myself.) .
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I also published a new post on the blog on how to create a writing ritual that will help you get into flow faster. Writing as often as possible is the most effective way to strengthen those muscles, but you can "grease the wheel" so to speak and create conditions that will set you up for success from the get-go. You can check it out via the link in my bio. 👆🏻
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But wait ─ there's more! If you head to my stories today (or IG highlights later) you'll find some IG story templates you can screenshot and fill out to chronicle your #NaNoWriMo journey. Hope you enjoy them! 🖤

Good luck, tributes. May the odds be ever in your favor.

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❝Always throw spilled salt over your left shoulder. Keep rosemary by your garden gate. Add pepper to your mashed potatoes. Plant roses and lavender, for luck. Fall in love whenever you can.❞ — Practical Magic

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Fear is a sneaky bitch. She'll wrap the truth in the pretty, palatable idea of "practicality" and "reason" when in reality, she's trying to protect you from straying beyond your comfort zone.
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We get so used to her guiding hand that we don't even question it. The only way we have any idea that there are hidden truths buried deep within us is by the subtle intuitive feeling that nudges us. That restless whisper. The one that makes your ears perk up and your heart beat a little faster when you get near the things that speak to your soul but you are too afraid to touch.
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Your desire to start a business. To write a book. To create music. To learn how to dance. To travel the world. To dye your hair pink.
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To fully, unapologetically express yourself and venture into the unknown.
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Do you ever get that feeling? If so, it's time to be brave and do a little digging. Because when it comes down to it, your fear doesn't make the decisions. You do.

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Less than a week to go until → #NaNoWriMo! The outline for my project is almost done so I'll be able to spend as much time doing actual writing in November as possible (which is preferable when one is trying to churn out 50k words in 30 days 🙃). The main thing that slowed me down in past NaNo's was having to stop and figure out important plot details in the midst of writing. I'm still leaving plenty of room for surprises, though; otherwise, I lose interest in writing it altogether. Over time, I've learned what my sweet spot is between structure and flow.

Of course, there's always a chance I'll get in there and hit a roadblock I wasn't anticipating. Characters and stories have a way of taking on their own life once you get into the actual writing, which is awesome but can definitely create some issues if it breaks significant things in your plan. Fingers crossed that doesn't happen and if it does, I'm able to work through it with minimal pain. 🤞🏻 Most of my story takes place in the 1940s (my main character is a time traveler ⌚️). I've never written a period piece before but I'm saving the majority of the history-related research for the second draft. I've done a fair amount of research so far to get me through the first draft but I don't want to get caught up in details right now; first drafts are ALWAYS for the story, first and foremost.

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Do you like to do a lot of planning and preparation before a project (writing or otherwise) or do you prefer to dive right in and figure things out as you go?

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As someone who is dedicated to both personal growth and growing my business, I know all about pressure and the important role it plays in one's evolution.
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We can't enrich our lives without it. It helps us liberates ourselves from self-imposed limitations and restrictive comfort zones. It helps us take responsibility for our actions. It helps us see our dreams to reality and help others in the process.
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But like everything, there is a light and a dark side to pressure. It can all too easily mutate into something ugly when we start comparing ourselves to others, never feeling like we’re doing enough, and running ourselves ragged.
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Pressure should be a tool we use to ENHANCE our life, not degrade it.
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My latest blog post breaks down how to recognize good pressure vs bad pressure, how to know when to push yourself and when to let go, and how to find balance in growth and hustle. (Link is in my bio if you’d like to check it out.)
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You don’t have to suffer to achieve your goals. You can (and should) enjoy life in the present moment while investing the time and effort to create consistent forward momentum in the direction of your dreams. 🙏🏻

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Vampire vibes. 🧛🏻‍♀️ Speaking of, I *finally* started watching @adiscoveryofwitchestv and I am HOOKED. It had me from the first few minutes into the pilot, which doesn't happen often. I'm 2 episodes in and it's taking all of my willpower not to watch all 8 episodes in one sitting. I'll do a review post when I finish season 1.

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What are your top 3 favorite books/movies/tv shows with supernatural creatures in them?

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Happy #preptober, writers! 🎃

I wasn't sure if I was going to participate in #NaNoWriMo this year but one of my projects started calling to me. You know how that works. It's one I've had in development for a while that I've tried writing a few times but things never felt quite right. Recently, though, I felt drawn to it again and everything started falling together. I already have most of it outlined and a good portion of it drafted in screenplay form, so I'm pretty excited to dive in full force on November 1st.

I'm in full #nanowrimoprep mode so I'll be ready to hit the ground running on day one. I put together a checklist on my blog that walks you through everything you can do to get ready for #NaNoWriMo2019 to make the process smoother and keep you motivated throughout the journey. There's a free printable version, too. You can check it out via the link in my bio!👆🏻 Who's planning to take this adventure with me? Come on, let's do this! ✍🏻

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My whole life, I’ve been pursuing freedom.

Freedom to be completely myself, without the burden of worrying about impressing anyone or “fitting in.” Freedom to express my creativity without the fear of negative criticism or measuring up to some unachievable concept of “perfection.” Freedom to spend the limited time I have in this life doing things that fulfill me rather than drain me.

The turning point was realizing that I was the only one with the power to grant myself those freedoms. It has been a challenging journey, untangling and reprogramming limiting beliefs and conditioning, learning my triggers and patterns, and facing my fears head-on, but every step has loosened their grips on me.

What would a life of true freedom look like to you? What would it feel like?

What do you need to let go of so you can fly?

Answering these questions is the first step. Then, it’s just about committing to following through.

How bad do you want it?

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I don't believe in the idea of a "muse" that visits artists at its own whim. I believe inspiration is always available to us, we just have to learn how to get out of our own way and nurture it. 🙏🏻

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