Writers often have day jobs, too many projects, don’t take enough breaks, and feel immense pressure to publish. Does this resonate? Are you sometimes overwhelmed? Yesterday I had such a …
The Power of “Catalyst Goals”
I recently realised I’ve been tricking myself when I set my goals. Instead of doing what matters, I worked diligently through my to-do list, completing admin, writing blog posts, creating …
Stop Over-Editing Your Writing With This Powerful Mindset Shift
Have you ever found yourself endlessly tinkering with an almost finished article or book chapter — only to watch it get worse before your eyes? You’re not alone. Many writers fall into …
How Digital Writers Can Train Their Brain for Flow and Publish 10X Faster
A simple (but powerful) ritual to help digital writers consistently drop into flow — and create a non-distracted writing life I have been chasing writing flow for 20 years. Flow …
Academic Burnout is Real And Cost Me My Job. Here’s How I Survived
If you think you might be burned out, diagnose yourself with these steps and get immediate relief to reclaim your life Academic burnout is real. Especially for women. Women do …
Kickstart Your Writing With a New Goal Setting System That Works
3 goal setting upgrades for writers that remove lesser goals, reduce self-doubt, and help you write faster, and easier How do you go from stuck and overwhelmed to writing productively …
Writer’s Block is Not a Failure — It’s Your Body and Mind Calling for Help
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 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 …