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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So you’ve finally started that book. Congratulations! Sometimes, the hardest part is simply getting started. But how to see through those 300+ pages to the end? Here are 5 ways to finally finish your book: 1. Get excited This is your book baby, a dream you’ve had for months… Years? Decades? Think about how wonderful
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In this series, we’ve been discussing the main reasons so many dreamers never get starting on writing a book. As we’ve discovered, when it comes down to it: Dreamers dream, and doers do. Now that you understand exactly what’s been holding you back for so long, it’s time to put on your big kid pants
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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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