Writing a book can take a short specific period of time or go on forever, depending on the writer’s definition of what “writing a book” entails and whether they get support to see them through. Find out how long it takes to write (or write) a book and see what you need to get yours written, too ~
When a good editor gives feedback on your developing work, it is motivating, inspiring, and helps your manuscript move to the next level.
Whenever you don’t feel like writing, use these 2 tricks to turn your dread into enthusiasm and you’ll be back in the chair and re-energized to get your writing done.
If you’re feeling low from winter, rather than let it affect your writing, instead, try hunkering down and getting cozy! By embracing the attributes of the season, you can use winter as a highly productive time, especially so if you’re working on memoir. Make the most of the cold months to delve into your most authentic, insightful, and emotionally diverse writing and experience great productivity as a result.
As Shrek says, “Better out than in!” Check out the 3 reasons writing makes you feel better and how to remember this any time you’re feeling blue, so you can more easily turn your mood around ~
Rejuvenate yourself and creatively restore your writing practice by getting yourself into a new environment, a place where writers gather, or simply inside of a framework meant to support you with getting concentrated work done by going to a writing residency, retreat, or writer’s conference!
We’ve all experienced it – you’re working away on a project and realize after several paragraphs have gone by that you veered substantially off course. Rather than get frustrated at the loss of time or wasted effort at making such a “mistake,” instead, turn your perspective upside down and celebrate it! Such creative mistakes may not be fruitful immediately, but in the long term, they always show you the true energy of your project or become excellent material for another.
Because writers only use a few tools, it’s important to care for them. Use this guide to see how to care and maintain your writing tools!
Learn how to stop being a perfectionist and just write your first draft, so the writing becomes innovative, fresh, and dynamic, and you feel freer doing it!
Need a break from your writing? Try doodles: the best way to “write not write.” Playing with other creative forms is guaranteed to loosen your blocks, open up your flow, and reinvigorate your soul and spirit so you can get back to writing every time!
