In my last post, I wrote about what to do when you don’t want to write. Those days when the muse just isn’t with you and I shared my top five tips for getting words onto the page. But there are days when it’s more than okay not to write anything. When you shouldn’t write
I love writing, I do, but some days, for whatever reason, I just don’t want to. Some days the idea of writing is hard, I don’t fancy it. Can’t bring myself to the keyboard, especially if there’s a niggly plot hole I’m working on, or if the story isn’t going how I’d like. Those
Writing podcasts, for me, are the way to write when I’m not writing. Let me explain a little, because I can see your brow creasing up in confusion at that sentence. So, for me, and I know it might not be the same for you, but when I have a writing project on the
Many people dream of being a writer. If you ask most people, they’ll claim to having a book inside of them, just longing to get out. However, there are numerous things that can get in the way – like your full time job. Having a full time job is great for paying bills, and if
We’ve all left our car keys in random places and forgotten where, or walked into a room and couldn’t remember what for and most times, it’s not a big deal, but when it comes to trying to remember a story line that we had or an amazing idea for a twist in a novel, then
Writing can be an amazing career choice. It is something that is very flexible and allows you to show your creative side. If you are thinking about changing your career this year, maybe writing is the avenue for you. Even if you are looking for a new hobby to take up your time, writing can be
Writing novels is one of those things that many people from around the world dream of doing professionally. It’s no wonder, then, that there are so many different resources out there for authors, ranging from web forums, to all sorts of instructional books, to regular challenges such as “National Novel Writing Month.” With the rise
When you work from home, it can be really easy to let your standards drop if you’re not careful. There are so many distractions just battling for your attention, and it can be so hard to stay on track and focus on reaching your goals. Improving your standards and increasing your motivation levels can seem
