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.… Read More 5 Things I Learned About Writing After I Spent 2 Weeks in the UK
Writing is like a relationship: you have to put effort in to keep the spark alive. If you don’t feed your love for writing, your inspiration well dries up, and it becomes difficult to continue creating. But how do we make sure our well runneth over? Writers, that’s what we’re talking about today.… Read More How I Stay Inspired to Write (Even During a Pandemic)
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 me!… Read More Affirmations for the Struggling Writer
I can say with all honesty that I’ve never worked harder on anything than I have this novel.… Read More My Book was Scheduled to Come out 2 Years Ago, and I’m Still Editing
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.… Read More Why it’s Important for Writers to Make New Year’s Resolutions
Writing is deep work, and it’s hard. Experienced writers struggle. I struggle. That perfect #amwriting Instagram account struggles. It’s not just you. You aren’t alone.… Read More Dear NaNoWriMo Loser:
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.… Read More 6 Things I Want New Writers to Know
