#100: A Week in the Life: 7 Days Behind the Scenes with Savannah (July 2023)
Jul 18, 2023
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Take a peek behind the scenes with the host's week filled with editing, book coaching, and navigating through various projects. Explore topics like embracing imperfections in writing, creating meaningful conflict in stories, and balancing work with self-care. Dive into discussions on feelings of guilt and self-doubt in success and creativity.
Planning a high-concept idea challenge with flexibility in project evolution.
Showing love for pets by fixing a pool and prioritizing rest for productivity.
Deep dives
Planning and Organizing a Five-Day Challenge in September
One of the main focuses for the podcaster this week was planning a five-day challenge scheduled for September centered around developing high-concept ideas that can easily hook someone's interest in one sentence. They engaged in a brain dump of ideas and rough project planning to lay out the foundation for the challenge, maintaining flexibility as the plan evolves.
Excitement for Weekend Plans
The podcaster discussed their weekend plans, expressing excitement about fixing a broken leg on an above-ground pool they got for their dogs. They eagerly look forward to letting their dogs swim and cool off amidst the hot weather, showing their deep love and care for their pets. Additionally, they mentioned their enthusiasm for continuing to read a client's new draft and exploring the book 'The Fourth Wing' in their quiet time.
Achieving All Weekly Goals
Reflecting on the week, the podcaster shared a sense of accomplishment in completing all the necessary tasks on their to-do list. They acknowledged the habit of feeling like not working enough if all tasks are finished, stemming from their corporate experience. This week, however, they intentionally allowed themselves to appreciate having met all goals and highlighted the importance of rest and self-compassion in productivity.
Reviewing a Client's Book Life Rating
The podcaster shared their excitement about a client's book receiving a high rating of nine out of 10 across the board from Book Life, the indie section of Publishers Weekly. Their client, Jennifer Lower, received praise for the originality, riveting qualities, and timely nature of her work 'The Girl in the Zoo'. The podcast host expressed pride in their client's achievement and encouraged listeners to explore the book and the positive review.
In today’s episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes with me throughout my entire week, and I’m going to share what I’m working on, what big projects I’m focused on right now, and basically, anything that happens during the week.
I'm always curious as to how people set up their day and what they're working on, and how they choose what they're going to actually work on that week. So, I thought you might be curious to know what I do all day as an editor and book coach—what I focus on and how I navigate through many, many, many action items. So, that’s what this episode is all about. I hope you enjoy this peek behind the scenes!
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