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July 18, 2020
Have you ever used writing prompts before? Most have. If you haven't, it's likely just a matter of time until you succumb to the cold, boring grasp of writer's block. Even if you are overflowing with ideas to write or blog about, writing prompts are still a powerful tool for writers of all experience levels. Here's how to use writing prompts most effectively.
July 4, 2020
It's not in the beauty of the day that we writer's toil and strive but in the coolness of night and tiredness of eye. In the struggle of fear and the paralysis of wonder, a yearning writer fights for survival. Exhausted but not spent. Lacking but not empty. Discipline, a writer's best friend, leads us to accomplishment. It takes us by the hand when challenges abound. Do you look around and see not discipline? Is repetition, frequency, and consistency far away? Grab hold of discipline and renew your passion to write. Discipline makes you a great writer.
October 1, 2019
Ever want a little more motivation for those aspirations? Not sure where to go to get some? I'm a motivational junkie. A die-hard when it comes to personal development and self-improvement. Maybe you are too? Over the years, I've come to collect some incredible favorites. If only the whole world would read them, what a place it would become. But I'm not speaking to the world. I'm speaking to you. If you're interested in upping your game, raising the bar, and learning more about yourself along the way, check out these books. Here are my absolute best book recommendations for personal development and success.
September 19, 2019
Big tasks can be overwhelming. Huge writing assignments or the notion of starting a book with an intended final word count in the 80,000 word range (after edits) is daunting, discouraging, and usually leads to distraction and defeat. Little tasks and short writing goals, however, are easy and achievable. If you don't think you can trick your brain into viewing your writing assignment differently, think again.
September 18, 2019
Have you ever had trouble falling asleep because your brain is on overdrive? It's hard to turn off the switch when so many things need our attention. Human beings cannot think two thoughts at the exact same time. We can move between thoughts incredibly quickly, and we can act upon multiple thoughts at the same time (like compound exercises), but our brains are literally unable to take two inputs and process them at once. It's this natural proclivity to become overwhelmed that results in the effectiveness of making lists.
September 12, 2019
We've all experienced the common nemisis...writer's block. It appears when we least expect it and takes away our trusty muse. Some authors and illustrators fight it. Some try to ignore it. Creatives rally together in the disdain they have for the feeling of not having anything to say, not being sure what to write, and being anxious over what to draw next. Take courage and learn how these successful authors handle and overcome writer's block.
September 9, 2019
Have you ever been asked what you're writing only to be looked down upon for your cute little hobby? Has anyone ever suggested you should just self-publish as if getting a traditional deal is beyond your reach and you may as well give up? Has someone given you their "next big idea" for a book that you should write? There are some things only writers understand. Here are 10 of them.
August 16, 2019
Ever had "writers block"? Of course you have. You may just know it by a different name. A name like, "I don't know what to write," or "I'm not sure what to say," or "I'm just not feeling up to write right now." Low levels or complete lack of writing inspiration happen to all of us. There is a way out of the funk though. There is a way to write your best content even when you don't know what to write. Or would you rather sit there and mope?