What’s up, writers! Still hanging in there for NaNoWriMo? Last time, we were discussing the slump some of us fall in as we approach the muddled middle of November. By now, most of us have battled through writer’s block, that creeping guilt about holiday shopping, and possibly our fifth attempt at writing the perfect “first […]
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Fast drafting not going as expected? No problem! This week, we’ve been reviewing strategies to win NaNoWriMo, despite the occasional bump along the road. Feel free to check out more tips here and here. Whether you’re looking to stay inspired or avoid nodding off, we’ve got you! Here are 5 ways to stay pumped during
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Welcome back, writers! By now, you should be getting into the groove of fast drafting for NaNoWriMo, and hopefully you’re still pumped. This week we’ve been going over some top strategies for winning NaNoWriMo, and one of our top tips is to have fun! Wanna know how to keep stress at bay? Here are 5
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We’re only days away from the big event, NaNoWriMo. We hope you’re ready! If you’re a writer who’s a little late to the party, no worries. Check out a few of our quick and dirty planning tips here to catch up. With busy lives, NaNoWriMo can be a challenge to take on, but not impossible!
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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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