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  • Everything is Writing | Part Two

    A while back, I posted a blog titled Everything is Writing which broke down how most writes fall into one of two camps when it comes to what constitutes as writing. Some people think that the only thing that counts… Continue reading

    Everything is Writing | Part Two
  • Are Author Platforms Worth It?

    Whether you are an indie or traditionally published author, we all feel the pressure to be online, producing content, and cultivating relationships with our audience. Most traditional publishers will want to know what your numbers are, and if you don’t… Continue reading

    Are Author Platforms Worth It?
  • It’s okay to write slow

    We can be really hard on ourselves, and writing — honestly — can be so frustrating because it’s the exact opposite of everything that capitalism and hustler culture stand for. Writing takes time. We shouldn’t speak in absolutes and it’s… Continue reading

    It’s okay to write slow
  • What’s Your Writing Superpower?

    It’s human nature to want to progress. One of the best and worst parts of being human is that once we solve a problem or master a skill, we immediately start looking towards the next thing. We don’t just do… Continue reading

    What’s Your Writing Superpower?
  • Writing and Productivity: What Can We Realistically Expect of Ourselves?

    Our writing practice is rarely perfect, and for so many of us, it isn’t our number one priority (though it may be close!). Other responsibilities like work, study, care giving, or even health may consume the bulk of your time,… Continue reading

  • Creative Solutions for Handling the Inner critic

    The inner critic needs little introduction. Regardless of where you are in the creative journey, you’re likely very familiar with this inner gremlin. If you’re new to writing, then the inner critic will be your biggest enemy. This may come… Continue reading

    Creative Solutions for Handling the Inner critic
  • The Myth of the Ideal Writing Day

    Imagining your ideal writing day. You can probably do this in a snap because you’ve imagined it so often, wished for it wistfully, and occasionally, even lived it. We long to write under the perfect conditions because we so rarely… Continue reading

    The Myth of the Ideal Writing Day
  • Creative Comparison

    One of the most painful periods of being a writer is starting. When first developing your craft, there is so much you don’t know in terms of terminology and technique, but also your own process. There’s a unique pain in… Continue reading

    Creative Comparison
  • Burnout: The Dark side of the Writing life

    I’ve never experienced burnout, but I’ve been near to those who have. Burnout is the emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion that follows a prolonged state of excessive stress. We don’t talk about burnout as it relates to creatives specifically, but… Continue reading

  • Writing Goals | striving for the bare minimum

    Your long-term success as a writer (or creative) is dependent on your ability to be consistent.   The easiest way to engage with your writing consistently is to create a ‘bare minimum’ goal, something you can aim for and realistically… Continue reading