“My hope is that this book inspires women to use their voices to write expressions of their own. Writing is a powerful tool for healing, comfort, release, and growth.”

- Evette Beckett-Tuggle, Author

In this refreshingly straightforward book, Evette Beckett-Tuggle invites women to experience the freedom of writing to affirm and empower themselves and others. Sharing her own heartfelt poetry and reflections as illustrations, Beckett-Tuggle guides readers through five doable writing approaches, inspiring a progression from self-reflection and actualization to the power of an encouraging voice. Her simple approach provides a path to discover writing as a triumphant release from the stresses of life, illuminating that voice of light in each of us.

The Heartfelt Voice

A Writing Guide for Women to Affirm, Encourage, and Empower

The Heartfelt Voice: A Writing Guide for Women to Affirm, Encourage, and Empower overflows with inspirational poems and expressions brought down to a practical level for women to explore and experience through the writing of their own words. Drawn from decades of her writing, author Evette Beckett-Tuggle uses her heartfelt written voice to illustrate and guide the reader through a progression of five writing approaches: Release, Let Go, and Let God; Affirmation and Purpose; Reflections and Life Lessons; Hope and Encouragement; and Memories and Nostalgia.

She encourages women to use their heartfelt voices through writing, with words that affirm, uplift, and allow their spirits to soar.

This practical guide is for the experienced or novice writer who is stuck and desires to:

·         Achieve a quick-start method for creative writing

·         Realize an immediate release from writer’s block

·         Create an inspiring message

·         Release and amplify their hidden heartfelt voice

·         Discover enjoyable time for free expression

·         Reflect and recreate a stronger self-concept

·         Facilitate writing exercises for icebreakers, workshops, or retreats

·         Launch a writing project with clear and concise suggestions to get started

Suggested application of the guide includes but is not limited to the following:

·         Coaching Exercises

·         Educational Courses

·         Family Reunion Activities

·         Icebreakers

·         Personal Healing from Pain, Loss, or Grief

·         Personal Reflection, Meditation, and Self-Renewal

·         Retreats: Church, Corporate, Civic, and Community-Based

·         Workshops