There's this pervasive idea that when you're writing a novel, everything else gets tossed on the backburner—including your mental health. While bringing a book to life definitely requires consistency and focus, the belief that you must give it your undivided...
We've all been there. Writing mental blocks can sneak up on any of us. Red-eyed and haggard, staring at a blank page and a blinking cursor feeling completely overwhelmed. For whatever reason, the tap of inspiration has suddenly run dry, and it seems like nothing...
Most writers never see novel burnout coming. The spark of a new novel idea is a lot like having a crush. At first, everything is fresh and exciting. You can’t wait to start putting pen to paper and bringing the words in your head to life. Even seemingly mundane...
In an era where the world feels like it’s falling apart in spectacular new ways every day, creative pursuits can feel silly and even downright meaningless. When fear, corruption, violence, and loss dominate the news cycle, why bother trying to create something...
Momentum is everything when you’re writing a novel. Every author can attest to the dozens of unfinished manuscripts and long-lost story ideas they never got off the ground. People don't realize how painstakingly slow this craft can be. That’s why it’s important to...
Time Management For the Win! Being sworn enemies with the ticking clock seems to be a shared affliction among writers. Whether you’re a novelist working on your first book or a veteran author tackling your next project, staying committed to a deep-focus task such...
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There's this pervasive idea that when you're writing a novel, everything else gets tossed on the backburner—including your mental health. While bringing a book to life definitely requires consistency and focus, the belief that you must give it your undivided attention...
We've all been there. Writing mental blocks can sneak up on any of us. Red-eyed and haggard, staring at a blank page and a blinking cursor feeling completely overwhelmed. For whatever reason, the tap of inspiration has suddenly run dry, and it seems like nothing you...