easy does it
Soap Opera Digest|October 30, 2023
In her new book, soap alum Sonia Satra shares secrets to finding success.
Stephanie Sloane
easy does it

Sonia Satra, an award-winning mindbody coach and motivational speaker, has written her first book, WHAT IF IT WERE EASY: Using Movement & Mindset to Create Success in Life, Love, and Business, on sale now where books are sold. Here she talks about the inspiration for the new project.

Soap Opera Digest: Congratulations on the book! How long have you been thinking about writing one?

Sonia Satra: I have been thinking about it for several years and it has gone through quite a few drafts. So I’m excited and relieved it’s finished and launching.

Digest: How long did it take for it to all come together?

Satra: I started before Covid with the intention of putting it out in 2021, but then I hired a content editor to help with a “final polish” and instead it led to another complete rewrite.

Digest: When did you do your writing? 

Satra: Initially I wrote when I had time, but as it became a more serious goal, I needed more structure, and I would schedule regular time blocks to focus only on the book. I also found that for me it was easier to speak than sit with a blinking cursor. So, I would record my ideas, transcribe them, and then fix and tweak until it flowed. That was definitely an extra step, but it helped me a lot. If you are someone who loves writing and it comes easily, that isn’t necessary. But if you struggle with writing like me, I highly recommend it.

Digest: What is WHAT IF IT WERE EASY about?

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