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
Overwhelmed because everything is happing at the same time? Find help for writers in this post, with 7 tips to better manage a crazy time.
No matter where you are in your writing career, you’re going to face obstacles to your creative fulfillment. And you’re going to have to overcome those obstacles—often, repeatedly. I’m excited to share a conversation I recently had with author and podcast host Elena Paige about these obstacles and how toContinue Reading
Are the time wasters in your life keeping you from reaching your writing goals? Don’t despair. No matter how efficient you may think you are, you probably have some time wasters lingering around your schedule. Find these and eliminate them, and you can free up 15, 30, or even 60Continue Reading
When is your best writing time? You probably have a pretty good idea of how you’d answer that question, but new research suggests you may be wrong. Particularly if you’re looking for a creative solution to a plot problem or a new idea for a story—some sort of creative insight—youContinue Reading
How are your writing mornings going right now? My parents loved to quote Benjamin Franklin when I was growing up: “Early to bed, early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise.” Personally, I’ve always hated this saying. I was born a night owl, and despised being awakened inContinue Reading
You need to decide which writing project to work on next. How do you do that? Decide Which Writing Project Tip 1. Make a Commitment to a Select Number of Ideas Writers are great at coming up with new ideas, and we looooove those new ideas. They’re so exciting andContinue Reading
by Veronica Miller Imagine sitting down at a clean desk, your computer humming as you contentedly type away on your manuscript. In fact, you’re writing faster and clearer than ever before because you have nothing to interfere with your creative process. You wake up every morning ready to write creativelyContinue Reading
Overcoming procrastination is critical if you hope to make your writing dreams come true. You may blame yourself for not getting your projects done, but new research shows that approach won’t help. In fact, the key to getting past procrastination may be something you’ve never tried: compassion. Why A Writer’sContinue Reading
Are you one of the few energetic writers getting a lot done in January? Or would you rather pull the covers back over your head? If you feel tired and draggy during the month of January, you’re not alone. January Can Feel Like an Energy Drag It’s so common toContinue Reading
I’m an avid list-maker. I make lists for everything, including writing-related projects I want to complete. I find them motivating as I enjoy scratching through finished projects, and particularly like it when there are enough scratched off that I have to make a new list. But recently I came acrossContinue Reading
Temperatures are getting colder, which means you may be feeling it in your writing nook. I started using my handwarmers about a month ago. Even a slight chill can make my fingers stiff, and then my typing is clunky and slow. (Read more about handwarmers in our previous post, “HandsContinue Reading