A Creative Practice: Looking For Signs
Observing life’s minutia is a critical skill for writers, and noticing auspicious signs is a fun way of taking in the fine details of the world around us.
Kate Krake
How to Write Faster (without burnout)
Want to write more in less time? Here are 25 tried and tested ways to be a faster writer while maintaining a healthy balance in life and work.
“Aspiring Writer” Is A Label That’s Holding You Back
An aspiring writer is not a writer. But an aspiring writer can be a writer. It’s all about doing the work and having the confidence to claim the title.
Finished The First Draft? What Now?
You’ve finished your first draft. There’s still a long way to go, a lot more work to do until you’re ready to show the story to anyone or publish. You’re eager to get it done; you can’t wait to finish. So, stop everything and do nothing.
Your Creative Identity: What Is It? How Do You Find It?
What even is is your most authentic creative nature? And how do you find it? Are you living it already? Or is there some hidden nature inside you you’re denying? How do you even know?
How To Be A Happy Writer
It can be challenging to write and create when our brains are mired in negative thinking and stress. Here are 12 ways to counteract negativity and help creativity flow.
How To Be Weird (And Why Writers Should Be)
Being a writer is an exercise in finding your authenticity and that starts with embracing your weird, what makes you special, and taking that into your work and everyday living.
The Creative Benefits of Morning Writing
This method of write first think later writing, capturing thoughts when you’re still in a half dream state, before the day has come along to fill your brain with chatter and stress, promotes immediate and honest expression.
The Imposter Syndrome Cure
There is no cure for imposter syndrome. So, if we can’t “cure” it, how do we manage it?