5 Reasons You Should Take On Camp NaNoWriMo Today
If you're like me, you enjoy writing and have a novel or two floating around in your head. I'm sure many of us have tried to write them, but when you're busy with work and family and social obligations, it can be really hard to find the time to write. Camp NaNoWriMo...
Too Many Ideas Syndrome: 9 Tips for Successfully Navigating a Novel
So you have Too Many Ideas Syndrome. I know, it's a pain in the butt, but if we're lucky it will be a lifelong affliction (I say this jokingly, it’s not necessarily a bad thing!) It's just one of those things that creative writers have to come to terms with and...
10 Ways to Overcome Writing Anxiety
I've been scared to write sometimes. It's not the first time I've felt this way, but it's always difficult to shake off. Oftentimes, when people are scared of writing they plan everything out and have their entire story ready and waiting to be written but get...
Why Writers Should Focus on Self-Expression and Not Audience Demands
Ever heard the song "Walking on Sunshine" by Katrina and The Waves? I know this is going to sound beyond cheesy but that’s exactly how I feel during some of my writing sessions. When I write for myself and follow my heart, not an audience or reader's demands, it feels...
The One Where I Quit Writing For A While and Lived To Tell The Tale
I’m not sure if this qualifies as a confession or an acknowledgment, but I felt like it's important to share my experience with quitting writing for a while and then coming back eventually (and by eventually, I mean right now.) Quitting writing is something that many...
The Writing Hiatus: A Comprehensive Guide to Inspire You
The writing hiatus is something you've definitely contemplated or encountered if you're an aspiring or active writer. "It's been a while since I've written anything." "I'm going to take a break from writing and focus on other things for a while." Do these phrases...
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