What do many writers wish for in December? Time to write. Support for their writing. Someone to cheer them on so they don’t give up during the wonderful holiday hub-bub. I have two solutions for you this December. One is another challenge group. [See sign-up instructions at the bottom.] The other is a pair of […]
Month: November 2013
A Life Changing Journal: Defeat Your Writing Fears
“The key point to note is not the therapeutic effects of writing in a journal but rather the fact that regular journal keeping will influence the way you think or feel about a specific topic.” That startling statement is from Angela Booth’s article called “Change Your Life with Your Journal.” Now, I’ve journaled off and on for […]
Writing Advice: One Size Doesn't Fit All
Over the years, you might feel that I’ve given you conflicting advice. One week I might say, “Write every day!” Another time I might advise you to “get some rest and renewal.” While it might appear to be conflicting advice, I think it has more to do with the fact that we’re all different–and at […]
Thinking: First Backward and Then Forward
Soon my writing friend and I will Skype for a few hours about our 2013 goals. We’ll discuss what we’ve accomplished, what we’ve given up on, and what is still challenging (and defeating) us. Current State of Affairs In past years at these goal check-ups, I’ve been both pleasantly surprised and chagrined at my progress. This year […]
Weekend Gems
For your weekend reading pleasure, here are four articles I think you’ll find inspiring and practical. (We need both!) Bookmark them all, or save them to Evernote, and each time you need a break from your writing, read one of these articles. You’ll be glad you did! Here’s one of the best quick reference guides […]
Getting the Writing Done: Crunch Times
I have several deadlines to meet by the end of this month, including finishing an outlined NaNoWriMo novel. Crunch time! I reviewed my past “crunch time” behaviors, many of which set me back instead of moving me forward. (e.g. I often gave up eating healthy meals and grabbed caffeine-laden soft drinks and chocolate to get […]
Writer Imaging (Part 3)
(First read “Writer Imaging” Part 1 and Part 2.) Here are the final attributes of a happy writing life… 4. Staying focused on the positive. View your writing life as a series of opportunities and growth experiences, even though some experiences (like rejection slips) may involve pain. Daily there are good things to focus on […]
Writer Imaging (Part 2)
First read Writer Imaging: Your Vision of Success. According to our most reliable sources—happy writers—the “good writing life” is actually dependent on the following conditions: 1. Staying active, writing every day, even if it’s only a journal entry or your Morning Pages, as promoted by Julia Cameron’s The Artist’s Way. 2. Staying organized. Many writers claim […]
Writer Imaging: Your Vision of Success
Picture this: you’re feeling strong and confident. Your writing is going well, you’re in the flow. That is, until you see her, that Famous Writer, on the cover of Writer’s Digest or being interviewed on the “Morning Show.” Rejection slips and cash flow crunches are just distant memories to her. Or maybe it happens closer to home. […]