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organizational tools for writers

My top 5 organization tools for work, home, and writing

I share my favorite organization tools for task management, time tracking, note-taking, daily planning, and more. The best part? They’re all free.

April 14, 2020 No Comments

Pamper your muse with the artist date

The second most important tool for creative recovery is the artist date, a way to pamper your inner creative. Artist dates give our muse permission to play.

May 19, 2019 No Comments

morning pages

Can’t “find the time” to write? Try the morning pages

Looking for ideas on how to be more creative? Try the morning pages, part of “The Artist’s Way” by Julia Cameron.

May 5, 2019 No Comments

6 affirmations for overwhelmed writers

Feeling stressed, overwhelmed, and burnt out in your writing life? Here are some gentle affirmations for writers who may be struggling right now. You are doing just fine, my friend.

February 17, 2019 1 Comment

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Good grief: writing to heal from the loss of a loved one

Grief is not a linear, five-step process. It’s messy. It’s ugly. It’s devastating. Writing won’t help you make sense of it. Writing won’t make it go away. But even if you’re not a writer by trade, writing can help patch up your broken heart.

December 31, 2018 No Comments

Patience and other writing virtues

Are you a “slow” writer who struggles to write once a week, let alone every day? Do you like GIFs of cute dogs? Then you’ve come to the right place.

November 4, 2018 1 Comment

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When depression murders your muse

Depression can wreck your writing life — but there are a few ways you can reclaim your creativity even if you can’t write.

March 31, 2018 4 Comments

Take out your headphones & other dialogue writing tips

One of my favorite dialogue writing tips is a simple one: take out your headphones while in public. Being present is crucial for writing well.

January 17, 2018 1 Comment

Why I stopped freelancing full-time

I traded passion, inspiration, and motivation for more money — and it was the worst trade deal in the history of trade deals, maybe ever.

January 3, 2018 4 Comments

6 tactics for overcoming self-doubt in writing, overcoming self doubt in writing featured

6 tactics for overcoming self-doubt in writing

I share a few of my favorite tactics for overcoming self-doubt in writing to silence your inner critic and refocus on your work.

July 14, 2017 1 Comment

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