Roadmap for a Book - 1:1 for Emma Mclean
Feedback on Chapter Structure and Content
Hi Emma
Good session today and interesting to consider the issue of questions vs conversations, or even including "Six date night conversations to..." as a possible sub title option.
We discussed the idea of date nights and relationship enhancement as a way to draw dads in. I think you could go further in your next chapter (or possibly in the intro) and talk about building a family intentionally, we don't have to settle for the status quo. Yes there is a system and it's powerful but we can find ways to make dual career parenting work for us.
In terms of homework we discussed:
Good session today and interesting to consider the issue of questions vs conversations, or even including "Six date night conversations to..." as a possible sub title option.
We discussed the idea of date nights and relationship enhancement as a way to draw dads in. I think you could go further in your next chapter (or possibly in the intro) and talk about building a family intentionally, we don't have to settle for the status quo. Yes there is a system and it's powerful but we can find ways to make dual career parenting work for us.
In terms of homework we discussed:
- Break chapter 2 (the system) into two chapters - the system, and the price we pay. I have indicated where in the comments. You'll need to shift around some of the reflection questions - also indicated.
- Make the "conversation guidelines" piece a separate short chapter, or a break out box. Add info about making it a date night and an opportunity for connection, maybe establishing some ground rules and keeping in mind you're in it together, building your family your way.
- Start inserting podcast or client quotes whereever you can, this will take it away from you and your story, and help you see the power of this book. Include quotes around "just starting these conversations was so good because we are thinking about things differently" etc.
- Make the chapter 3 what do I want reflections focused on 'what do I want as a working parent' - this leaves space for personal wants later on.
- Get onto chapter 4 - here's the notes we made
