RIGHT HOOK POWER HOUR

Learn how to begin writing
without angst or distress

Getting started is the hardest job for most writers. It’s like trying to push a boulder uphill — while wearing roller skates.

Doing just about anything else — even cleaning your garage — seems like a piece of cake in comparison.

But what if I told you I have a battle-tested system that will transform your writing from a horrible, anxiety-ridden chore into something that’s actually fun? Yes, you read that right — FUN!

Here’s the game-changer. I have a secret toolbox of “ledes” (story, section or chapter beginnings) that you can use as a model or “cheat sheet” for getting started. Think of it as your writing Swiss Army knife.

I honed this list during my 15 years as a journalist, and I’ve since added some fresh new ledes to it, especially for academics. Because, let’s face it, academic writing doesn’t have to be as dry as week-old toast. 

And, besides my list, I also have three other strategies that will help take the sting out of getting started.

The bottom line? You can learn how to make getting started no more stressful than grabbing your morning coffee. Or petting a friendly dog.  

Ready to kick anxiety to the curb and begin your writing in record time? Your future self (and your deadlines) will thank you. 

This $50 class will teach you four easy ways you can begin writing...

1

By giving yourself "permission to be awful," knowing you can fix it later.

2

With my toolbox of ledes - the six exact story beginnings I refined in my 15 years as a journalist. Plus three new ones for academics.

3

In using the primed pump strategy: Ready your brain for effortless writing before you sit at the keyboard.

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By brainstorming with AI - let an engine help you to come up with creative ways to begin.

Ready to transform your writing from painful to powerful? My practical one-hour class, The Right-Hook Power Hour, will show you how to make getting started easier for you — and for your readers

This course is a recording of a live webinar, including all the questions from participants

Here are some of the game-changing strategies you’ll learn:

  • Why writing BADLY is such a brilliant idea (and the surprising reason it won't create an unbearable amount of work for you later.)
  • Six proven ledes to try for any article, blog post or chapter beginning — guaranteed to hook your readers from word one.
  • Five strategic prompts you can ask AI to help you get started — turning sometimes troublesome technology into a secret weapon!
  • How to "prime the pump" so you make writing markedly easier for yourself — this one technique alone will revolutionize your writing process.
  • Three targeted ledes for academic writers working on a dissertation or a paper for a peer-reviewed journal — finally, openings that work in the academic world.

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What clients say about my classes

An amazing class

I found this class amazing – Daphne’s classes are always interesting! She spoke from her professional experience; it was informative as she shared her lessons learned about using AI. As someone who hadn’t used AI, I learned a great deal about the possible value of AI for my writing — what’s good and where to be careful!

Cyndy Neilly-Spence
Toronto, Canada

Informative and accessible

I have been following Daphne for a long time now, and subscribe to her weekly email newsletter. I regularly use her mind map technique when I’m stuck, and have found her advice over the years practical and helpful. I admire tight and succinct writing, and so am a huge admirer! Her recent class on AI It was a very interesting, informative and accessible class, with helpful and practical suggestions for how to get the best out of AI.

Annabel Harris
London, U.K.

Clear and practical

Daphne demonstrated how AI could be used to improve our writing. Just as importantly, she warned us about when not to use AI. I loved the clarity of her explanations and the practical examples. I am recommending Daphne’s blog and classes to both my writing groups.

Deborah Martin
Sydney, Australia

Suggestions to  improve my writing 

Thanks for this useful presentation. I’ve been using ChatGPT a lot for mundane things – social media posts about events at the museum I’m associated with, job descriptions, “suggest how to freshen up this grant application.”  I’ve used it as a tutor and I’m interested to see what suggestions it makes to improve my writing. 

Laura Colcord
Salisbury, N.H.

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