Category: Writing Life
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5 Things I Learned About Writing After I Spent 2 Weeks in the UK
The train ride back to our hotel in London was full of characters, plots, settings, imagery, swirling around the insides of my eyelids like glitter when I closed my eyes. Here’s what I learned about writing through this experience in the UK.
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Let’s Talk Writing Anxiety: How to Address & Deal in a Healthy Way
Does writing make you anxious? Are you afraid of publishing, one-star reviews, or failure? Is the state of the world simply too much for you to focus on writing? Are these fears hurting you today? If the answer to any of those is yes, then this article is for you, writer.
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10 Cheap Items Book-Lovers Should Order From Amazon During Social Isolation
Each item on this list is free shipping eligible, 4.5+ stars, less than $20, and perfect for book-lovers and writers alike!
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Is My Novel Too Short? – Thoughts on the Word-Count Obsession
I won’t deny the importance of word-count. But I begin to wonder if we’ve gone too far in the pressures of word-count goals.
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I Tried 3 Different Types of Journaling: Here Are My Thoughts
Hello hello, writers and readers! If you’ve been following me on Instagram, you might know that I’m a fervent journal-er. I’ve been journaling every night since spring 2017, and I’ve loved it enough to keep the practice going.
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10 Amazon Gifts to Treat Yourself to When You Meet Your Next Writing Milestone
Isn’t it an amazing feeling when you hit a writing goal or milestone? Finished a first draft? Met an editing goal? Landed an agent? Wrapped up that super hard chapter? Whatever it was, you worked hard and you deserve to celebrate! And what better way to do so than buying yourself a little writerly gift?…
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Affirmations for the Struggling Writer
I believe the best work comes from joy. But as a writer, it can be difficult to hold onto joy. With that in mind, here are 6 affirmations to remember. I wrote them based on what I’ve learned through my own personal struggles. I hope they mean as much to you as they do to…
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10 Gifts Under $20 Every Writer Would Love
For that special writer in your life. Yep, even yourself!
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Why it’s Important for Writers to Make New Year’s Resolutions
Write down your goals. Put it on a Post-It Note. Make it your wallpaper. Tape it to your bathroom mirror. Motivation is key to making your resolutions reality. And you can be your own biggest cheerleader! Make sure your goals inspire you every single day, because that inspiration can propel you a long way.
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6 Things I Want New Writers to Know
You felt the need to write. You had an idea that just had to come out. And you went for it. That takes real courage. Writing is a scary adventure, but you jumped right in anyway. You’re amazing.
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Why Taking Breaks from Your Writing is Beneficial
Taking breaks from your writing is, in so many ways, highly beneficial to your health, motivation, and – believe it or not – your productivity! Today, I’m going to share my success in taking breaks and how it helped me write a better novel, as well as why you need to step away from the computer, notebook,…
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7 Reasons I LOVE to Write (and 2 Reasons You Should, Too)
…today I’m going to share some reasons why I love to write. Because it’s healthy to remind yourself why you do what you do! It keeps you focused, and helps you stay dedicated to your work. At the bottom of this post, there will be two more reasons to love your writing. The point of my list…
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OUCH – How to Turn Criticism & Insults into Motivation to Write
Not everyone will like your book, and that’s okay. It’s physically impossible to please everyone. So what if someone thinks your book is junk? There will always be someone who does love it, who does zone out at the dinner table thinking about your latest plot twist, and who does secretly pray for a sequel.
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5 Things Healthy Writers DON’T do – Taking Care of Yourself as a Writer
So here’s a post that speaks from my own experience as an unhealthy writer. Once I acknowledged that my habits were less than stellar, I took action, and now I’m writing more consistently and better than ever. So here is the secret to my success
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The Only Writing Rules You’ll Ever Need
There are a few writing rules that you should know. They aren’t like the typical rules you see in guidebooks, or on the Internet. These rules are simple, basic guidelines that will help you unleash your inner boss writer.