This is Your Writing On Caffeine
For many writers, coffee and writing go hand in hand. Not only do we love the thrill of look-at-me-I’m-writing-at-a-café (as if we’re not really writers unless the public sees us doing it), but we also…
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Credit: linenandsilk-weddings.com Less Commitment, More Writing
I’ve talked about this once before. Okay, twice. But this time it’s important. Why? Because it’s a big reason why you’re not writing. And it come down to your mindset. The thought of writing intimidates…
Credit: khamitkinks.com A Slacker’s Guide To Stretching Your Creativity
Athletes warm up and stretch before their workout to prepare their bodies for exercise. Muscles readied for the race will push harder, faster, stronger. What does this have to do with writing? If you’ve got…
Why Reread Books?
Confession: I avoid rereading books when possible. But that’s not possible when you’re in grad school. Books you read in high school will appear on your class syllabus as required reading. And having read it…
Credit: Doghousediaries 7 Things Successful Writers Don’t Say
It’s easy to be hard on yourself. As a writer, you are a perfectionist. You want to be the best writer you can be. And it sucks to struggle at it. You turn to successful…
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I got that dreaded phone call. It was the one from the hiring committee from that big job promotion I was certain I’d land. They decided to go with someone else. I was in shock…
7 Words You’re Using That Aren’t Words
I’m all for word inventing. I tend to verbify nouns and smash two words together so that I get my point across better. But I draw the line at speaking nonsense. Some words are so…
The One-Two Punch For Fighting Writing Fears
That one writing fear can taunt you in your sleep, paralyze you when you plan to write, and do a number on your self-esteem. Why are you letting your fear bully you? Your fear is…
Credit: BarfBlog.com Vomit Those Words
Don’t hold your hair back. Prepare for one hot mess. It’s time to vomit your writing. I don’t mean literally. But getting those words onto the page should be as simple as that. The moment…
Writers, Grow Thicker Skin
“Take this outside and shoot it.” “Put this writing out of its misery.” “Did you really think I’d like that?” Just a sample of editorial advice I’ve received on my writing. Nice, huh? No tears…