EP #105: What it Takes to Write a Book and Make the World a Better Place with Sarah Schott
We all have a different mix of creativity. Some are visual, some are audible, and still others take on another form. There is no right or wrong way to do it. Authors certainly have a way with words but they also have a special storytelling gift. We all appreciate a good story and there’s something about true stories that really hit home.
Sarah Schott is the author of Saving Society with God, Nature, & Music. This is a pretty bold statement. Sarah is able to combine her life experiences in a story format that is incredibly educational and entertaining. She has a perspective on life and hope that we can all hope to experience. You’ll feel inspired by her ability to make the most of what she has to make the world a better place.
What You'll Learn In Today's Episode:
How writing a book is emotional
What it takes to write a book
Who it takes to write a book
The importance of editors
The importance of friendship and community
What the Creators Institute is
How stories can drive home a point
How writing is cathartic
The importance of curiosity
The importance of reflection and analyzation of your life
The power of prayer
How division breaks us
The importance of hope
How nature, music, and creativity work together
How lack of expressed creativity can lead to depression
How handwork can make you good at anything
What a competitive spirit does for you
The importance of patience
How judging is too much of a burden
How to show people lessons
The importance of understanding the meaning behind people’s thoughts
How we all have an impact on people
Ideas Worth Sharing:
“I underestimated the amount of time and creative thinking.” - Sarah Schott
“Holding your book in your hand for the first time is just a fantastic feeling.” - Sarah Schott
“Mine looks kind of lame…(laughs).” - Sarah Schott speaking about her book unboxing video
“For me, that was books…anything that was words, that was my thing.” - Sarah Schott
“I made that decision as a second grader.” - Sarah Schott
“Reading fell to the wayside…but it always came back around.” - Sarah Schott
“I sat down and I had no idea what type of book I wanted to write.” - Sarah Schott
“I wanted to write a parenting book but I’m not a parent.” - Sarah Schott
“It morphed into this memoir type of book.” - Sarah Schott
“It sounds like it’s something that should come out of Aladdin.” - Sarah Schott talking about the first story in her book
“As children, we’re very innocent.” - Sarah Schott
“The biggest thing my faith does for me is provide a sense of hope.” - Sarah Schott
“As you get older, that interest just declines exponentially.” - Sarah Schott speaking about creativity
“I was fortunate enough to travel to many of the United States.” - Sarah Schott
“A lot of people think you have to be born with this natural talent to be good at an instrument or sinning.” - Sarah Schott
“If you work hard enough at it, you’re going to be good.” - Sarah Schott
“It was my one thing that I was really good at that no one in my family was.” - Sarah Schott
“I like to show people rather than just telling you what to do.” - Sarah Schott
“If I can change one person reading this than mission accomplished.” - Sarah Schott
“It takes a village to write a book.” - Bob DePasquale
“When you can overcome with people in your life that builds the strongest bonds.” - Bob DePasquale
Resources In Today's Episode:
Sarah’s Book - Saving Society with God, Nature, & Music
Bob’s Book - Personal Finance in a Public World
This week’s E-Impact Blog Entry
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