Are you desperate to finish your novel? You know the one. You love the characters and the concept, but every time you try to get back to it, something more important comes up. You tell yourself you’re just busy. And that’s probably true. But deep down, you know that’s notContinue Reading
When you’re struggling to write, try this simple shift. Have you ever thought to yourself, This whole writing life is just way more complicated than I thought it was going to be. Not only is there learning how to write a good story, novel, or poem, but then there’s theContinue Reading
Building writing momentum is about starting now, not waiting for the new year! If you’ve ever promised yourself that this year would be your year as a writer, only to find November and December rolling around to once again bring disappointment, you may be tempted to throw up your handsContinue Reading
Is writing worth it? If you’ve been working on your book for a long time, or maybe you’ve written and published several books already, you’re probably starting to wonder if all the time and effort you’re putting into this thing called the writing life is actually worth it. Most ofContinue Reading
Would you decide to be a writer again if you knew the truth about the writing life? Every writer thinks they know what they’re signing up for—passion, purpose, and maybe a little fame if the universe is feeling kind. You picture yourself sipping your favorite cup of coffee while yourContinue Reading
Are you ignoring your mindset type? Imagine this: You walk into your neighborhood gym. Bright lights. Rows of machines. And then he appears—your personal trainer. His name is Chad. “All right,” he says. “Here’s your plan: Wake up at 5:00 a.m., work the treadmill for three miles, no excuses. Don’tContinue Reading