writing motivation

How to Process What's Happening Through WRITING

How to Process What's Happening Through WRITING

With all the fear and uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus pandemic, it can seem nearly impossible to exercise your creative muscles. That’s ok. Be kind to yourself and, if you’re looking for an outlet, trying writing (WITHOUT judgment).

I’m On Track to write 200,000+ words this year. Here’s how I keep productive.

I’m On Track to write 200,000+ words this year. Here’s how I keep productive.

Writer or not, if you’re struggling with productivity, we’ve got you! Here are 6 proven techniques and tools to stay on track and keep motivated.

Limiting Belief: I Should...

Limiting Belief: I Should...

You know you’ve heard this phrase a million times: “You should…” It’s part of the vernacular of our culture, but it can be a limiting belief when it comes to writing…

3 Clever (and 3 completely ordinary) Ways Of Keeping Up Your WRITING MOMENTUM

3 Clever (and 3 completely ordinary) Ways Of Keeping Up Your WRITING MOMENTUM

The excitement of a new writing project can buoy you for a while. You are pushed forward by the thrill of embarking on a new adventure, a brand new path. But, after a while, you may find yourself slowing down...How do you keep up your momentum?? I explore 6 ways...

What's your motive?

What's your motive?

What is the driving factor that motivates you to write a story? WHY do you want to do it?

This why should be at the core of your writing. When you’re feeling aimless, hopeless, or you’ve had one too many negative critiques from your writing group, return to your motive.

Right now, you might be thinking: Okay, great. But what in the ham sandwich is a writing motive?