We write to taste life twice, in the moment and in retrospection. ~ Anais Nin
Ciao!
Welcome to Lisa Montanaro Writes… The natural place to spark creativity, including writing, reading, and storytelling. This is my creative playground! So glad you are joining me.
Grab a cup of coffee or tea (or even better, a glass of prosecco!) and poke around. Stay in the loop by subscribing to the Prosecco & Prose Newsletter.
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About
With a foot on each coast, I am part no-nonsense Italian American New Yorker and part sunny Californian — with a life long love affair and proficiency of the written word. Read more…
Author
My first book, “The Ultimate Life Organizer: An Interactive Guide to a Simpler, Less Stressful & More Organized Life” was published by Peter Pauper Press in 2011. Read more…
Book Reviews
I love to read and share my thoughts on all types of genres. Take a peek at what I’ve been reading. Read more…
Writer Coaching
As a coach and consultant for writers, I will be your partner along your writer’s journey. Think of me as a writing confidante, business strategist, branding expert, and cheerleader all rolled into one. Read more…
Speaking
I have years of experience as a professional speaker, webinar host, and podcast guest… Read more…
Freelance Writing
I offer freelance writing for publications and non-profit organizations. My current assignment is as a freelance writer for The Bike Campaign, which promotes cycling as a means of transportation, exercise, and joy. Read more…
Prosecco & Prose Newsletter
I love all things Italian and my favorite drink is Prosecco! I also love all things book-related. Put them together and what do you get? Prosecco & Prose, that’s what.
I love connecting with readers, writers, and lovers of creativity in all of its forms. And if we can do that over a virtual glass of bubbly, even better. I like to share updates on my writing journey, book recommendations, musings on the writing life and community, and introduce you to great authors.
So let’s keep the conversation going! Sign up and step into my enoteca (that’s “wine bar” in Italian… sounds so much nicer, right?).
Your first virtual glass of bubbly is on me.
Ciao ~ Lisa
Recent Blog Posts
Surround Yourself with Believing Eyes on Your Creative Journey
The life coach, writer, and Harvard negotiator Martha Beck talks about the concept of believing eyes in her book Finding Your Northstar — a book that I devoured when I was making a major career transition from being [...]
Writing a Book is Like Getting a Tattoo on Your Face
I was doing a coaching session with one of my writer coaching clients recently, and she shared how although she decided to coach with me to work on her branding and productivity, it was actually the mindset shifts [...]
Express Gratitude… and When That Doesn’t Cut it, Try a Five Minute Pity Party!
It’s no secret that expressing gratitude is good for us. According to Harvard Health, gratitude helps people feel more positive emotions, relish good experiences, improve their health, deal with adversity, and build strong relationships. The [...]
The New Clubhouse Social Media App: Podcasting with Participation
I had the pleasure recently of co-presenting on the topic of "Productivity for Writers During the Pandemic" on Clubhouse, hosted by the literary agent Carly Watters. If you missed that talk, no worries. I plan [...]
Now Is the Perfect Time to Foster a Growth Mindset as a Writer — Check Out my UC Davis Course (that you can access for free!)
It takes a lot of positive thinking and proactive productivity these days to stay on top of all of your responsibilities for your family, work, life, and your writing, in addition to navigating this strange [...]
I Miss Thee, My Mother
“I miss thee, my Mother! Thy image is still the deepest impressed on my heart.” ~ Eliza Cook Eleven years ago today, I lost my mother. It still hurts like hell, but it’s no longer [...]