Lisa Cooper Ellison
@lisacooperellison.bsky.social
Writer, Trauma-Informed Writing Coach, and Host of the Writing Your Resilience Podcast. I help writers craft tough stories that sell. Join my free Substack and Get a Copy of Write More, Fret Less.
How do you write about trauma without retraumatizing yourself or your readers? 🎧 In this episode, Beth Docherty & I explore how to tell hard truths with care. #WritingCommunity #TraumaInformed #Memoir
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June 26, 2025 at 9:07 AM
How do you write about trauma without retraumatizing yourself or your readers? 🎧 In this episode, Beth Docherty & I explore how to tell hard truths with care. #WritingCommunity #TraumaInformed #Memoir
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You don't need followers, or a high-volume posting strategy, to meaningfully boost your work's visibility on Pinterest. I find that it's often the forgotten social media network—although as author Melissa Bourbon points out, it's not in fact social media.
Pinterest Is My Best-Kept Author Marketing Secret | Jane Friedman
Pinterest isn’t just for recipes, DIY projects, and home decor—it’s also a goldmine for authors who understand how it really works.
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June 25, 2025 at 12:36 PM
You don't need followers, or a high-volume posting strategy, to meaningfully boost your work's visibility on Pinterest. I find that it's often the forgotten social media network—although as author Melissa Bourbon points out, it's not in fact social media.
Writing through pain doesn’t require brutal honesty—it requires self-trust. 🎙️ In ep. 75, Dr. Risa Ryger joins me to talk change, compassion, and the self-owned mindset. #WritingCommunity bit.ly/4kHmmn7
June 19, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Writing through pain doesn’t require brutal honesty—it requires self-trust. 🎙️ In ep. 75, Dr. Risa Ryger joins me to talk change, compassion, and the self-owned mindset. #WritingCommunity bit.ly/4kHmmn7
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“I just need to fix this one more section. Then it will be ready.”
But will it ever be ready? This is one of the most challenging questions writers face.
Seth Harwood advises.
But will it ever be ready? This is one of the most challenging questions writers face.
Seth Harwood advises.
When to Let Go: Recognize the Point of Diminishing Returns in Revision | Jane Friedman
Embrace the fact that creation is never truly finished—it’s simply released at a point where it can begin its life in the world.
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June 11, 2025 at 1:53 PM
“I just need to fix this one more section. Then it will be ready.”
But will it ever be ready? This is one of the most challenging questions writers face.
Seth Harwood advises.
But will it ever be ready? This is one of the most challenging questions writers face.
Seth Harwood advises.
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We can’t confidently tell others we’re writers until we’re comfortable telling ourselves, says Lisa Fellinger.
Own the Title of Writer (Don’t Add “Aspiring”) | Jane Friedman
Consciously thinking about yourself as a writer—rather than an aspiring one—is the first step toward shattering self-limiting beliefs.
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June 10, 2025 at 1:43 PM
We can’t confidently tell others we’re writers until we’re comfortable telling ourselves, says Lisa Fellinger.
What if rest isn’t laziness—but the key to your creative flow? On this week’s Writing Your Resilience, Jay DeMaio and I explore Qigong, nervous system healing, and writing from a place of harmony.
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June 7, 2025 at 9:07 AM
What if rest isn’t laziness—but the key to your creative flow? On this week’s Writing Your Resilience, Jay DeMaio and I explore Qigong, nervous system healing, and writing from a place of harmony.
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concerned about the state of the world because of two powerful men fighting? doomscrolling again?
stop. breathe. enjoy the universe for a brief moment
stop. breathe. enjoy the universe for a brief moment
June 5, 2025 at 9:38 PM
concerned about the state of the world because of two powerful men fighting? doomscrolling again?
stop. breathe. enjoy the universe for a brief moment
stop. breathe. enjoy the universe for a brief moment
What keeps us writing when the industry feels broken? I spoke with Sean Murphy about hopeful despair, literary citizenship, and the joy of process—even mid-shampoo. 🎧 Listen in: bit.ly/4dNZgIV
June 5, 2025 at 9:07 AM
What keeps us writing when the industry feels broken? I spoke with Sean Murphy about hopeful despair, literary citizenship, and the joy of process—even mid-shampoo. 🎧 Listen in: bit.ly/4dNZgIV
So honored to be in Doreen’s list of Substacks! 🥰
What am I reading? Substacks I subscribe to - Here's one: @lisacooperellison.bsky.social Writing Your Resilience and @ronitplank.bsky.social "Let's Talk Memoir" I finished reading the memoir " I Must Have Wandered" by MaryEllen Gambutti. What am I going to read next? Not Sure!
🌞 Morning! 🌞 It’s time for another WWW Wednesday post where I share what I’ve been reading lately. Finished a popular book & am enjoying a Kingfisher audiobook! 📚💙
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June 5, 2025 at 12:45 AM
So honored to be in Doreen’s list of Substacks! 🥰
Sibling loss is often the grief that goes unseen. In my latest Substack, I share what it felt like to be the only sibling at a grief group after my brother’s suicide—and why I’m now giving away 6 copies of The Loss of a Lifetime. lisacooperellison.substack.com/p/when-your-...
#siblingloss #giveaway
#siblingloss #giveaway
When Your Grief Doesn’t Count: Finding Belonging After Sibling Loss
Why I’m Giving Away Copies of The Loss of a Lifetime—and How Collective Stories Help Us Heal When the World Overlooks Our Pain
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June 3, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Sibling loss is often the grief that goes unseen. In my latest Substack, I share what it felt like to be the only sibling at a grief group after my brother’s suicide—and why I’m now giving away 6 copies of The Loss of a Lifetime. lisacooperellison.substack.com/p/when-your-...
#siblingloss #giveaway
#siblingloss #giveaway
🎙️ This week, I talk with Maha Mamish about Human Design & how it’s changing the way I write, coach, & live. Listen in 👉 bit.ly/3SstW8J #WritingCommunity #HumanDesign
May 29, 2025 at 9:07 AM
🎙️ This week, I talk with Maha Mamish about Human Design & how it’s changing the way I write, coach, & live. Listen in 👉 bit.ly/3SstW8J #WritingCommunity #HumanDesign
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How much reflection does your memoir need? Will you ruin the mystery? @lisacooperellison.bsky.social at @janefriedman.com janefriedman.com/dont-ruin-th... #writingcommunity #memoir #storytelling #authorcommunity #skywriters
Don’t Ruin the Mystery: How to Reflect in Memoir Without Giving It All Away | Jane Friedman
What draws readers into your story is the mystery of how you achieved your transformation, so reflection must be handled carefully.
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May 22, 2025 at 7:24 AM
How much reflection does your memoir need? Will you ruin the mystery? @lisacooperellison.bsky.social at @janefriedman.com janefriedman.com/dont-ruin-th... #writingcommunity #memoir #storytelling #authorcommunity #skywriters
🎙️ New episode! Amy Fish joins me on the Writing Your Resilience podcast to discuss her 6-year journey of writing One in Six Million, a story of resilience, family, and finding light in the darkest places. Listen now! #WritingJourney #Memoir #Resilience bit.ly/4kzrMQJ
May 22, 2025 at 9:07 AM
🎙️ New episode! Amy Fish joins me on the Writing Your Resilience podcast to discuss her 6-year journey of writing One in Six Million, a story of resilience, family, and finding light in the darkest places. Listen now! #WritingJourney #Memoir #Resilience bit.ly/4kzrMQJ
It was so much fun to not just work on this post but to highlight the work of so many fantastic writers, including Sue William Silverman, @allisonlanda.bsky.social @kellymcmasters.bsky.social, @jennberney.bsky.social, @eirencaffall.bsky.social, Laura Cathcart Robbins, and so many others.
The challenge of writing memoir is not just how much reflection to include, but in how—and when—you reflect. The more your early reflections hint at how everything is OK now or spell out lessons for the reader, the less mystery.
More at the link from @lisacooperellison.bsky.social.
More at the link from @lisacooperellison.bsky.social.
Don’t Ruin the Mystery: How to Reflect in Memoir Without Giving It All Away | Jane Friedman
What draws readers into your story is the mystery of how you achieved your transformation, so reflection must be handled carefully.
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May 21, 2025 at 2:57 PM
It was so much fun to not just work on this post but to highlight the work of so many fantastic writers, including Sue William Silverman, @allisonlanda.bsky.social @kellymcmasters.bsky.social, @jennberney.bsky.social, @eirencaffall.bsky.social, Laura Cathcart Robbins, and so many others.
✨ Memoir writing is all about reflection. In my latest post, I share strategies to help you analyze what you’ve written, uncover deeper meaning, and seamlessly weave reflection throughout your story. janefriedman.com/dont-ruin-th...
Join my webinar on May 28th! #MemoirWriting #Webinar
Join my webinar on May 28th! #MemoirWriting #Webinar
Don’t Ruin the Mystery: How to Reflect in Memoir Without Giving It All Away | Jane Friedman
What draws readers into your story is the mystery of how you achieved your transformation, so reflection must be handled carefully.
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May 21, 2025 at 2:45 PM
✨ Memoir writing is all about reflection. In my latest post, I share strategies to help you analyze what you’ve written, uncover deeper meaning, and seamlessly weave reflection throughout your story. janefriedman.com/dont-ruin-th...
Join my webinar on May 28th! #MemoirWriting #Webinar
Join my webinar on May 28th! #MemoirWriting #Webinar
Join me on May 28, 2025, as I show you how to add reflections to your memoir and reveal the deeper meaning behind your story. 🔑 First Tip: Your opening sentences are more than a hook—they set the tone and reflect the meaning you’ve made from your experience.
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The Art of Reflection in Memoir with Lisa Cooper Ellison | Jane Friedman
Learn how to master the art of reflection by incorporating your wisdom into your memoir without overwhelming it.
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May 14, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Join me on May 28, 2025, as I show you how to add reflections to your memoir and reveal the deeper meaning behind your story. 🔑 First Tip: Your opening sentences are more than a hook—they set the tone and reflect the meaning you’ve made from your experience.
👉 Sign up: bit.ly/3S58c2g
👉 Sign up: bit.ly/3S58c2g
🎙️ Dive into memoir writing with Jennifer Leigh Selig on the Writing Your Resilience podcast! Learn how archetypes & depth psychology can transform your story into a powerful healing tool. ✨ Listen now: lisacooperellison.com/deep-memoir-... #MemoirWriting #HealingThroughStorytelling
May 8, 2025 at 9:07 AM
🎙️ Dive into memoir writing with Jennifer Leigh Selig on the Writing Your Resilience podcast! Learn how archetypes & depth psychology can transform your story into a powerful healing tool. ✨ Listen now: lisacooperellison.com/deep-memoir-... #MemoirWriting #HealingThroughStorytelling
Must-watch TEDx Talk for writers! Estelle Erasmus shares powerful storytelling insights that every writer can apply to their craft. Watch here: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpcWmjpzSIQ] #Writing #Storytelling #Writers
How to Get Noticed in Your Writing and Beyond | Estelle Erasmus | TEDxBostonCollege
Estelle Erasmus is an award-winning journalist and author of "Writing that Gets Noticed," which was named a "Best Book for Writers" by Poets & Writers Magazi...
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May 6, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Must-watch TEDx Talk for writers! Estelle Erasmus shares powerful storytelling insights that every writer can apply to their craft. Watch here: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpcWmjpzSIQ] #Writing #Storytelling #Writers
🔌 Losing creative energy without realizing it? Anne Carley’s latest blog post dives into “energy leaks”—the subtle drains on our reserves. Learn how to plug them for better creativity, productivity, and well-being. annecarleycreative.com/2025/04/15/i...
#CreativeWellness #SelfCare #Productivity
#CreativeWellness #SelfCare #Productivity
Write. Rest. Repeat. Write. Rest. Repeat.
Could you use some help with your writing? Do you crave clarity? Need to refresh the energy around your creative work? Is it time to reimagine your purpose? Your plans? Are you not sure what…
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May 5, 2025 at 9:07 AM
🔌 Losing creative energy without realizing it? Anne Carley’s latest blog post dives into “energy leaks”—the subtle drains on our reserves. Learn how to plug them for better creativity, productivity, and well-being. annecarleycreative.com/2025/04/15/i...
#CreativeWellness #SelfCare #Productivity
#CreativeWellness #SelfCare #Productivity
Grief shows up in unexpected ways, but we get to choose how we show up for it! I had such a meaningful conversation with my dear friend Natalie on the Before You Go podcast. Don't miss it! 🌿 #Grief #Storytelling #Healing
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Podcast Episode · Before You Go · 28/04/2025 · 36m
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May 2, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Grief shows up in unexpected ways, but we get to choose how we show up for it! I had such a meaningful conversation with my dear friend Natalie on the Before You Go podcast. Don't miss it! 🌿 #Grief #Storytelling #Healing
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Expect the Creative Process to Be Uneven and Messy - by Anne Carley… thestoryreadingapeblog.com/2025/02/26/e...
Expect the Creative Process to Be Uneven and Messy – by Anne Carley…
on Jane Friedman site: There will be little rubs and disappointments everywhere, and we are all apt to expect too much; but then, if one scheme of happiness fails, human nature turns to another; if…
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March 8, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Expect the Creative Process to Be Uneven and Messy - by Anne Carley… thestoryreadingapeblog.com/2025/02/26/e...
🎙️In Ep. 68 of Writing Your Resilience, Kelly McMasters talks nonlinear memoir, grief, essays & revision magic. A must for memoirists! Listen here: bit.ly/4d07fSI #memoir #writingtips #podcast #resilience #writingcommunity #memoir #divorce
May 1, 2025 at 9:07 AM
🎙️In Ep. 68 of Writing Your Resilience, Kelly McMasters talks nonlinear memoir, grief, essays & revision magic. A must for memoirists! Listen here: bit.ly/4d07fSI #memoir #writingtips #podcast #resilience #writingcommunity #memoir #divorce
Still grinning from this firecracker of a convo with @allisonlanda.bsky.social 🎉💥
We talked weirdness, shame, bearded ladies, and the power of telling your real story.
So much wisdom. So much heart. So. Much. Gratitude.
🎧 Listen here: bit.ly/4cHdc6K
#WritingCommunity #MemoirMagic #GratitudePost
We talked weirdness, shame, bearded ladies, and the power of telling your real story.
So much wisdom. So much heart. So. Much. Gratitude.
🎧 Listen here: bit.ly/4cHdc6K
#WritingCommunity #MemoirMagic #GratitudePost
April 24, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Still grinning from this firecracker of a convo with @allisonlanda.bsky.social 🎉💥
We talked weirdness, shame, bearded ladies, and the power of telling your real story.
So much wisdom. So much heart. So. Much. Gratitude.
🎧 Listen here: bit.ly/4cHdc6K
#WritingCommunity #MemoirMagic #GratitudePost
We talked weirdness, shame, bearded ladies, and the power of telling your real story.
So much wisdom. So much heart. So. Much. Gratitude.
🎧 Listen here: bit.ly/4cHdc6K
#WritingCommunity #MemoirMagic #GratitudePost
So proud of my client Meagan Justus! 🌟 She’s written a powerful, thought-provoking piece on living with chronic illness and the many realities we don’t often talk about.
👉 Read it here: bit.ly/3Y9LLN0
#ChronicIllnessAwareness #MemoirWriting #WriterSuccess #Inspiration #ProudCoach
👉 Read it here: bit.ly/3Y9LLN0
#ChronicIllnessAwareness #MemoirWriting #WriterSuccess #Inspiration #ProudCoach
The Unseen Fight: Isolation, Eye Rolls, and Resilience — PAHS
We welcome guest blogger, Meagan Justus. Meagan currently resides in Richmond, Virginia, where she’s on a quest to live her best life—one stubborn health challenge at a time. She writes about ...
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April 22, 2025 at 3:11 PM
So proud of my client Meagan Justus! 🌟 She’s written a powerful, thought-provoking piece on living with chronic illness and the many realities we don’t often talk about.
👉 Read it here: bit.ly/3Y9LLN0
#ChronicIllnessAwareness #MemoirWriting #WriterSuccess #Inspiration #ProudCoach
👉 Read it here: bit.ly/3Y9LLN0
#ChronicIllnessAwareness #MemoirWriting #WriterSuccess #Inspiration #ProudCoach
What do chronic illness, climate collapse & metaphor have in common? In Ep. 65 of Writing Your Resilience, Eiren Caffall shows how writing through collapse becomes an act of love, resistance & craft. 🎧 Listen: bit.ly/4lA8USG
#memoir #writingpodcast #resilientwriting #EirenCaffall
#memoir #writingpodcast #resilientwriting #EirenCaffall
April 17, 2025 at 9:07 AM
What do chronic illness, climate collapse & metaphor have in common? In Ep. 65 of Writing Your Resilience, Eiren Caffall shows how writing through collapse becomes an act of love, resistance & craft. 🎧 Listen: bit.ly/4lA8USG
#memoir #writingpodcast #resilientwriting #EirenCaffall
#memoir #writingpodcast #resilientwriting #EirenCaffall