Change your relationship with writer’s block, instead of fearing it When someone asks you about writer’s block, you never know how vulnerable it’s going to get. But last time I had …
Should You Jump on the NaNoWriMo and AcWriMo Train?
Three questions that help you make a compassionate, intentional decision — and avoid feeling like a failure Every November, writers world wide come together to write a novel (NaNoWriMo) or academic books and …
3 Steps to Finish Your Writing by the End of the Year
As soon as the Fall started, I’ve been waking up exhausted. The days are getting shorter, my energy runs low, and I feel blocked. I almost want to slip into …
How To End Writers’ Block With the “90-Day Open Loop” Method
Photo by Frank Mckenna on Unsplash “The dishes in my mind: the very knowledge of them, what needs to get done, keeps me from cooking something new.” — Nuar Alsadir, Fourth Person Singular This article …
How to Write Effectively Before Your Christmas Break
Are you scrambling to get all your work done before the seasonal holidays? The way to write effectively before you take time off with family is simple. Here’s how you …
How to Avoid December Burnout
“The most successful people I know have a narrow focus, protect themselves against time-wasters, say no to almost everything.” — Derek Sivers, Hell Yeah or No Most people burn out in December. …