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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 Imposter Syndrome Cure
There is no cure for imposter syndrome. So, if we can’t “cure” it, how do we manage it?
Do You Dare To Write (And Live) From Optimism?
Without the pressure of fearing the negative, what would you create if you made joy the core purpose of your work?
On Being A Mother and A Writer
Trying to raise children and a writing career at the same time is no easy feat. Fortunately, we writing mums are superheroes, and we’ve got this…
How To Be A Writer At Christmas (and not go crazy)
If you find yourself unable to get to the page on the holidays, don’t worry.
You can still practice being a writer.
Writing Is Not Hard Work
I tell would-be writers all the time how hard writing is, most people who offer writing advice do the same. Yet, I think it’s time we re-framed that concept.
Trusting Your Creative Gut
Our creative guts tell us that we’re working on the right (or wrong) thing, and making the right (or wrong) creative choices that will serve us in the most valuable ways. But how do we know if our gut is trying to tell us something?
How to Avoid Writing Advice Overload
It’s easy to get overwhelmed by writing advice, try to do and be everything, and harm our own creative process. How do we avoid overload and not miss out on any valuable guidance?