Writers self-sabotage at times…do you? You sit down at your desk, fingers hovering over the keyboard. You intended to write, but something is stopping you. Maybe it’s the nagging feeling that your story isn’t good enough. Or you feel the urge to check social media “just for a minute.” Self-sabotageContinue Reading
Writing focus—why is it so hard to maintain? You sit down to write, determined to finally make progress on your project. The words will flow this time, you tell yourself. But before you know it, you’ve checked your email, responded to a message, scrolled social media, and now you’re standingContinue Reading
You want to keep writing, but sometimes, when it’s time to pull out your laptop, you find yourself suddenly reorganizing your bookshelves, deep-cleaning your kitchen, or staring blankly at the ceiling. Anything else seems far more appealing. Maybe you’re tired. Perhaps you’ve convinced yourself that watching just one more episodeContinue Reading
Do you struggle to set boundaries without guilt? Dr. Stucki has some great insights into this issue, along with tips to help you better protect your writing time. by Dr. Bradford Stucki Last Tuesday, I stared at my phone, my thumb hovering over the “send” button. The message read: “I’mContinue Reading
Want some writing wellness hacks for the New Year? You know how it is juggling creative demands, writing deadlines, and long hours at the computer. It takes a toll on our physical, mental, and emotional health. Improving your routine doesn’t have to be complicated or time-consuming. Below are five practicalContinue Reading
As a writer, I’ve learned that having the right writing tools can make a huge difference in your productivity and creativity. In fact, I’d say if you’re not using at least some tools, you’re making it hard on yourself! This year, I’ve used five resources that simplified my process, madeContinue Reading
Are you feeling overwhelmed in your writing life? It’s a common feeling for most of us. I’ve found a way of thinking about it, though, that has proven helpful. Turns out, it’s all about managing the eggs in your baskets! The Writing Life Balancing Act: Juggling Eggs I grew upContinue Reading
Did you know that little daily choices can help boost your writing career? Last weekend, I spent the bulk of my days working on my next novel. I had a lot of other things to do. Some of them I squeezed in before or after the writing, but many ofContinue Reading
If you’re splitting your writing energy, you’re defeating yourself before you even get started. I’m not talking about your physical energy, necessarily, though that can be part of it. I’m talking about the mental and emotional energy that charges your writing dreams. This energy propels you to work on yourContinue Reading
When was the last time you gave yourself a writing progress checkup? Now is a good time. It’s hard to believe, but we’re already more than halfway through the year. Before you know it, we’ll be doing our holiday shopping and celebrating the arrival of the New Year. How isContinue Reading
Are you spreading yourself too thin? It’s easy to do as a writer. We have so many things going on! If you’ve been at it for a while, you’ve probably gotten used to it on some level. You’re regularly writing, editing, proofreading, submitting, and potentially blogging, creating graphics, posting toContinue Reading
When it comes to your writing goals, are you honoring the stage of life you’re in? Recently, I’ve been beating myself up for failing to go down to the (very cold) basement to walk/jog a mile or two first thing in the morning. I thought if I “got serious” aboutContinue Reading