This week we’ve been discussing the idea of “Writer’s Block” and how believing in this myth can hold us back from achieving our writing goals. So now that you understand that Writer’s Block is simply a negative state of mind, how can you banish this boogeyman once and for all? Here are 5 strategies to […]
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As we discussed previously in our series, Writer’s Block is technically a myth. But that doesn’t mean the imaginary hurdle can’t get in your way. The mere idea of Writer’s Block has hindered plenty of writers from completing their writing projects, or even starting their first book. What a shame that the rest of the
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Welcome back to the Writer’s Block series, where we’ve been discussing the mental hurdles that can hold us back from achieving our writing goals and how to overcome them. One of the best ways to combat Writer’s Block is to understand that it’s simply a figment of your imagination. Here are 5 reasons Writer’s Block
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So you’ve got this dream. You don’t want to be a famous singer or movie star. But you love telling stories, and you’d like to share those stories with the world. Only problem is you don’t have a “good” story idea, or any real sense of how to tell that story in the “right” way.
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This week we’ve been getting motivated to chase after our writing dreams by combating the many lies aspiring authors tend to believe. But we writers can be hard on ourselves, and even the most inspiring affirmations can be difficult to absorb. Here are 5 strategies to help you stop being down about your writing: 1.
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In our previous posts, here and here, we’ve been discussing the lies that hold so many aspiring authors back from their dreams and how to combat them. But are you still having trouble staying motivated? Here’s 5 additional lies aspiring authors tell themselves: 1. I need to hurry up and publish/get published Rushing to query
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So you’ve started on that book, but you’re struggling to find the motivation to finish. Or you’ve finally completed your manuscript, but you’re terrified of what people might think. Last time, we discussed 5 lies that are holding aspiring authors back from achieving their dream. Here are 5 more lies aspiring authors tell themselves: 1.
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Today, we’re launching a new series: The Aspiration Series. What is an aspiration? Put simply, it’s the hope or desire to achieve something; a strong ambition or wish. Is it your desire to start a book, finish a book, or get published, but you find you lack the confidence to believe in yourself? This week,
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As we’ve already discussed, almost everyone wants to write a book, but only 3 percent of those with the desire take the dive and see it through to the end. Will you be one of the brave who goes for it? Or will you remain a part of the 97 percent who never fulfills their
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A poll taken in 2002, discovered that 81 percent of people surveyed dreamt of writing a book. The harsh reality is only 3% of those who start a novel actually finish. Want to finally make your dreams a reality? Welcome to the START series, where we’ll explore strategies to help you surpass that first 30,
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