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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