Welcome back to the GRIT series! Are you hanging in there? As a creator, you’ll face countless hurdles. Self-doubt, writer’s block, and those days when you’d rather do anything except write (hello, Netflix). But here’s the thing—successful writers don’t stop when things get tough. They keep pushing forward. They embrace the grind and get stuff […]
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Let’s face it: you’re a writer with a million ideas swirling around your head, and you’re trying to squeeze them all into one story. But here’s the catch: the more you add, the slower you write. A complicated plot can bog you down with endless twists, subplots, and world-building details. If you want to speed
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Let’s face it, as a writer, you’ve probably spent way too many hours trying to figure out the perfect backstory for your characters—only to realize that it’s 3 AM and you still don’t know if your protagonist likes coffee or tea. You’ve got a story to write, but who has time to spend weeks developing
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Hey, writers! Welcome to another edition of Better Writing in 5, where we help you crush your writing goals while resisting the urge to Google “What is my book even about?” If you haven’t written a word yet, outlining your novel can feel like trying to untangle Christmas lights after they’ve been in the attic
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Hey writers! Welcome back to Better Writing in 5, where we help you write more, procrastinate less, and remember what day it is. Writing as a stay-at-home parent? Not exactly a walk in the park. Between laundry, snacks, and the constant chorus of “MOM!”, it can feel impossible to carve out writing time. But guess
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Hey writers! Welcome back to Better Writing in 5, your favorite place to find tips that help you keep writing—even when your schedule’s as packed as a holiday shopping mall. We get it—life is busy. Finding time to write can feel impossible, but here’s the secret: a solid writing routine. The best part? These routines
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Hey writers! Welcome back to Better Writing in 5, your go-to spot for tips that help you write more, procrastinate less, and maybe even remember to eat lunch. We know—writing every day sounds impossible when you’ve got a full-time job, a social calendar, and the constant temptation to scroll through TikTok. But guess what? Writing
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Writing is time-consuming, right? Between your day job, social life, and everything else, it can feel like there are just never enough hours in the day to work on your projects. But don’t panic! It’s possible to write smarter, not harder. With a few time-saving hacks, you’ll be cranking out stories faster than you can
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The holidays are fast approaching, and with them come the whirlwind of shopping, family gatherings, and endless social events. But among the hustle and bustle, weekends and holiday downtime can actually be some of your best opportunities to write. It’s all about making the most of the time you do have. Here’s how you can
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Hey writers! We know—life’s busy. Between work, family, and all the other things demanding your time, it can feel impossible to squeeze in writing. But you don’t need hours to write! All you need is five minutes. The 5-minute rule is a powerful way to make writing a consistent habit, even on your busiest days.