Celebrate your progress, not just your completions!

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When you made your first Pacemaker writing plan you probably set a pretty big goal. Let’s say that goal was 200 pages in 30 days, no breaks. At the time you set this goal, you were probably feeling super inspired and focused, really eager to get the job done. But life happened.

Life. Happened.

When you weren’t tired, you were stressed out. And on the days when you actually managed to get enough rest- writer’s block! Of course, there were also days when you did some serious damage, maybe you even went over your page count for the day!

But now you’re at the end of the 30 days and you’re only at 100 pages. What now?

YOU CELEBRATE!

30 days ago you had nothing! And now you have 100 pages! That’s 0-100 REAL QUICK and it’s important that you not only acknowledge that, but celebrate yourself for that!

As a Creative, you have an incredibly heavy burden to bear- the weight of the project you’re working on, the limited time you have to work on it, the desire to see the project through to completion and to see it become a success. The pressure is ever increasing and so is the temptation to just throw in the towel.  

This, of course, is on top of everyday life- day jobs, family, friends, and your typical average everyday global pandemic. You’ve got a lot going on, but you’ve managed to write the pages you’ve written on top of a very full plate. You deserve to celebrate! TREAT YOSELF!

We can so easily become distracted by all the things we haven’t done that we subconsciously [or consciously] ignore or downplay the things we have accomplished, creating a perceived deficit in our list of achievements. We forget that progress itself is an achievement. This is why it’s so important to intentionally take time out to celebrate progress- just as hard, just as purposefully, just as enthusiastically, as completed goals! It keeps us encouraged. It boosts our morale. And if we’ve fallen off the bandwagon, celebration can be the jolt that helps us get right back on!

At Pacemaker we’re all about celebrating progress towards the bigger goal. So, whether that be 1 page or 100 – Congratulations! Keep up the good work! As always, we’re here for you if you need to adjust your plan – judgement free, and we’ll be back again to celebrate your next progress update with you!

Pacemaker through your eyes! – Bethany Atazadeh

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As we mentioned in our last post, one of our greatest pleasures is reading about, and seeing, how you all use Pacemaker!

As part of our Praise for Pacemaker Campaign, we’d like to share with you a very fun, very thorough walk-through of the Pacemaker tool as done by Bethany Atazadeh. We grinned and giggled the entire way through this video. Bethany gives us such a funny, refreshing take on the tool that is so relatable that it compelled us at Pacemaker to see Pacemaker through her eyes! We love that she loves what we love about Pacemaker!

Like most of you, Bethany is a writer, and like many of you, she writes YA science fiction and fantasy! She’s also a very enthusiastic Writing Coach on Patreon with a page that’s loaded with resources to help you develop your writing skills!

Here are a few more videos from Bethany which not only give you a feel for her bubbly personality, but drop some serious wisdom on the novel writing process!

Have you ever written a blog post or newsletter about Pacemaker, or spoken about Pacemaker in a podcast or interview, etc?  Maybe, like Bethany, you’ve published your own review/walkthrough of Pacemaker on Youtube? We want to know how you use Pacemaker! Do you have a secret hack that you use to tweak the tool to better suit your needs? Or do you use Pacemaker to track something out of the ordinary?

E-mail us (at pacemaker.project@gmail.com), or tweet to us @Pacemakr and share a link to your Pacemaker related content, along with a little blurb about yourself, and a link to your home on the internet! Submissions will be shared  on Facebook and Twitter and featured on our revamped ‘Praise for Pacemaker’ page which will go live on 15th October 2020!

Pacemaker through your Eyes!

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Our users reinvent Pacemaker every. single. day! Thanks to you, Pacemaker is constantly under construction, and we love that!

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Throughout the years, one of our greatest pleasures has been observing the creative ways you all use the Pacemaker tool, which is to say, using the tool in ways we never imagined! Many of you have actually worked out creative hacks and workarounds to get the tool to perform just so, while others have written in to us with various feature requests, many of which we have implemented, and all of which have enriched the tool and improved the Pacemaker experience for all our users!

Building Pacemaker really is a partnership!

In fact, our users create so much amazing content (reviews/tips/hacks/walkthroughs etc.) that we’re launching a campaign to show the world Pacemaker through your eyes! Not only is this a great way to display different perspectives on Pacemaker, but it’s one significant way we can highlight our Pacemaker Evangelists- our users who share Pacemaker with others.

Sooo, have you ever written a blog post or newsletter about Pacemaker, or spoken about Pacemaker in a podcast or interview, etc?  Maybe you’ve published your own review/walkthrough of Pacemaker on Youtube? We want to know how you use Pacemaker! Do you have a secret hack that you use to tweak the tool to better suit your needs? Or do you use Pacemaker to track something out of the ordinary?

E-mail us (at pacemaker.project@gmail.com), or tweet to us @Pacemakr and share a link to your Pacemaker related content, along with a little blurb about yourself, and a link to your home on the internet! Submissions will be shared  on Facebook and Twitter and featured on our revamped ‘Praise for Pacemaker’ page which will go live on 15th October 2020!

As always, thanks for working with us to build a better Pacemaker!

Last chance to buy- Let’s Unpack the Stack!

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With only hours left to get your hands on the Writer’s Craft Super Stack– a collection of over 50 writing resources to help you improve your writing- we wanted to highlight a few items which we think Pacemaker users might find interesting, especially those who are writing with publishing in mind!

Remember, the Stack is worth over $4000, but today is the last day to snag it for just $49! There’s also a 60-day, no questions asked, money-back guarantee. That means you can get instant access to everything in this bundle today, and take the next 60-days to decide if it’s the right fit for you.

Let’s dive in!

Screenwriting Secrets of Netflix from Daniel Calvisi ($99.00 Value)

Thanks to Netflix, binge-watching is the only way to watch TV shows. But how do you create a story that’ll keep readers hooked for the next episode? You learn from a story analyst like Daniel Calvisi who’ll take you behind-the-scenes of Netflix’s most popular series.

Explore how Netflix writers structure stories to keep watchers hitting ‘play’. Learn their world-building model to create locations from scratch and fill them with superstar characters. This amazing webinar will teach you so much about storytelling whether you’re a novelist or a screenwriter.

50% off a Professional Manuscript Review of Your Fiction or Creative Nonfiction ($500.00 value)

How do you know if your book is any good? Sure, you could show your mom and co-workers, but will they give you the feedback you need? No, stick to the professionals, like Andi Cumbo-Floyd. With this discount coupon, you’ll get an in-depth analysis of what’s working – and what isn’t – in your book.

You’ll learn so much about structure, pacing, plotting and characterization from this review. You’ll also get a 1:1 hour-long call with Andi, and unlimited access by email for a whole month.

50% Off Your Next Professionally Designed Cover by Matt Stone ($100.00 value)

Ignore that old saying, ‘don’t judge a book by its cover’. We all do and your cover can make all the difference to the success of your book. Why not give your book the outstanding cover it deserves for a price you can afford? This discount will get you a completely custom design that stands out from the crowd.

And if you feel like finishing your first book is months away, don’t fret. There’s no expiration on the discount. So you can use it when you need to.

REMEMBER, the Stack includes:

  • 19 Exceptional E-courses and Masterclasses ($2,170.00 value): These courses will teach you everything you need to finish your first novel, develop memorable characters in just seven steps, or create your first picture books.
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Black Friday in March?

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We at Pacemaker are committed to always pointing you in the direction of resources which would add value to your writing experience. Now, we’re absolutely dedicated to making Pacemaker the best in class for what it does, but for the things Pacemaker can’t do, there’s the Writer’s Craft Super Stack!

Lemme break it down for you. The Writer’s Craft Super Stack is a huge collection of resources for the enthusiastic writer. If you’ve ever wanted to improve your writing- whether through reflective, more honest planning, or deeper, richer character development or even getting professional feedback on manuscripts before you send your baby out into the real world- there’s bound to be something in this Stack that will get you closer to achieving your goals.

Our friends at Infostack have STUFFED this Stack with over 50 amazing resources which include:

  • 19 bestselling e-books and 19 premium e-courses, masterclasses and training programs that cover everything from writing children’s picture books to romance novels and page-turning thrillers. You’ll learn about the storytelling secrets Netflix uses to make binge-worthy television shows, or get your characters into line with advice from award-winning authors.
  • 8 exclusive trials for best-in-class software to help you outline your novel, plan your writing, and become a productivity machine.
  • 3 amazing 50% coupons, including a phenomenal discount on cover design that will help your books fly off Amazon’s shelves. 
  • And so much more!

The Stack is worth over $4000 ($4,162.61 to be exact), but for this week only, you can get everything for only $49! What’s even better is that Infostack has a best-in-class, 60-day, no questions asked, money-back guarantee. That means you can get instant access to everything in this bundle today, and take the next 60-days to decide if it’s the right fit for you. That makes this not only an amazing value for money deal, but a risk-free one too!

We hope you’ll take a look. If, like us, you feel like something or somethings in this Stack would add value to your writing experience or personal/professional development, go ahead and invest in yourself by signing up before this incredible deal expires on Thursday 26th March 2020.

Learn more here!