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.
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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
Best Books of 2020
I'm excited to share my annual “best book of the year” list! 2020 was a strange year for all of us with the pandemic causing us to shelter in place. When not working virtually, I [...]
Upcoming Webinar, January 14th: The Brand Called You: Personal & Professional Branding for Authors
So excited to kick off the new year with a branding webinar for the Women’s Fiction Writers Association (WFWA). I have the pleasure of serving as the webinar host and this month I’ll be switching [...]
3 Goals Every Writer Should Make in the New Year!
Happy new year! I enjoyed a restorative, relaxing, and reflective holiday season. I hope you all did also. To my writer pals and community, check out this article. Loved being asked to contribute 3 goals [...]
Video: We Are All a Work In Progress: The Wisdom & Freedom of Creating a Not-To-Do List!
I had the pleasure of joining my writer pal Jennifer Klepper a few weeks ago for her WIPMondays video series on Instagram, which stands for Work in Progress (because we are all a work in [...]
Webinar – “Understanding Diversity: Avoiding Harmful Depictions in Your Writing”
I’ve had the pleasure of serving as the Webinar Program Leader and Host for the Women’s Fiction Writer’s Association since spring 2019, and it's a role I relish. It provides me with a front-row seat [...]
My 15 Favorite Reads of 2019
So many good books in 2019! I set my Goodreads Reading Challenge goal to 52 books -- one per week -- and managed to read 61. That was through a combination of traditional hard cover/paperback [...]