Hello one and all! I’m here today to break up the flow of monotony that is stale writing advice. Are you tired of hearing the same advice over and over again? Yeah, well, so am I sometimes. Don’t get me wrong, sometimes that “stale” writing advice is still good! I’m not trying to bash it. … Continue reading 3 Tips to Break Writer’s Block (Unusual ways to help you start the writing flow)
Hello everyone! It's been a while since I've made an appearance around here. It seems to be becoming a habit for me to make spontaneous absences... I promise that is not my intent. But, you know, sometimes life happens, am I right? In my case it meant being sick for most of the month and … Continue reading Know the Novel Part Three (My Nanowrimo Wrap-Up)
As you all probably know already, this is a topic that I love. Aesthetics and vibes are my favorite reasons for writing. (Okay, maybe not quite my absolute favorite... But they're pretty far up there. XD) In my recent post about creating a writing retreat I talked a little bit about embracing the vibe of … Continue reading Embracing the Vibe of Your Story (and using it to help inspire you to write)
Writers oftentimes have more ideas than they know what to do with. I know I do more times than not. But that's not even the core of the issue, the issue is then deciding on a single idea to work on. It's near impossible. Many writers struggle with the idea of working on more than … Continue reading The Pros and Cons of Working on Multiple Writing Projects
I recently had the privilege of guest posting on a friend's blog. In case you didn't see it, I thought I would repost it over here. If you haven't checked out Vonnie's blog yet, be sure to do that! 3 steps to creating a happier researching process Every writer has something they dread. Maybe it’s … Continue reading 3 Steps to Creating a Happier Researching Process | Guest Post Reblog
In my last newsletter I went into a topic that has been on my heart for a little while now. It's something that I don't feel is talked about much in the writing world. Or, if it is, I don't hear about it much. So if you need to hear it, here it is: It's … Continue reading Doing Less and Being Okay With it (+ how living life is the greatest writing experience of all)
Do you set a word for your year? This is something I've started doing with a friend in the past few years. I've learned that it helps to stay focused on a topic that I really want to see improvement in each year. Because in the craziness of life, sometimes it helps to narrow down … Continue reading Writing Update: My Word for the Year
Today I'm doing a different kind of blog post because, well, who doesn't like trying new things? Over the past year I've gotten a lot more involved with blogs and enjoyed frequently many. I've found a lot of amazing blogs and have made a lot of friends! There are so many blogs out there publishing … Continue reading Favorite Blogs Shout Out
When I was first starting out as a writer I struggled with many things. But I had no idea what to do to help me in these areas. I thought I was all alone and had no one to turn to for help. What I didn't realize then but realize now was that what I … Continue reading The Benefits of a Writing Community (King’s Daughters’ Writing Camp is Opening Soon!)
Today I wanted to share a very needed but often forgotten reminder: Rest. You may think that I talk about this too much or that I'm constantly harping on the effects of mental energy. But I don't care, it's so important. It's something that has been on my mind lately and so when I needed … Continue reading Reminder: Take a Break
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