Welcome back, writers! We’re officially three weeks into NaNoWriMo, and if you’re still going strong—props to you! But if you’re finding yourself in a bit of a slump, you’re not alone. It’s totally normal for that initial NaNo enthusiasm to wear off as we hit the middle of the month (also known as the dreaded […]
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Hey writers! This week, we’ve been discussing common NaNoWriMo mistakes and strategies to overcome the mental hurdles they bring. Last time, we mentioned the importance of embracing imperfection as you draft that 50k! But what are the best ways to go about that? Here are 5 ways to be content with that messy 1st draft:
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Welcome back, writers! As we discussed in our last installment on NaNoWriMo mistakes, NaNoWriMo can be a real mind game. But that doesn’t mean you can’t win! Want to know how to get out of your own head and back on track toward your 50k word count goal? Here are 5 helpful tips to stop
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Welcome back, writers! And just like that, we’re in the final stretch before NaNoWriMo. Are you ready? If you’ve been following this month’s Preptober series, hopefully so. But if not, we’ve got you. This week, we’ll be covering those final steps to preparing for NaNoWriMo—starting with strategies to eliminate any of those final obstacles that
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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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