When you’re in the flow and inspiration is sparking, how do you keep the fire alive? — I’ve been trying to write more as I was in a slump for November and December. The holidays, stress, everything got the better of me as it has before and I didn’t set aside the time I should have for writing. I still got a few pieces up each month…

It’s all about mindset — Halloween is around the corner, which in turn, means November also is. Thanksgiving, the holidays. Where has this year gone? But for writers around the nation and even the world, November brings a sense of excitement but also worry and maybe even dread. For you see, November is National Novel…

Reminders and inspiration for the first third of the challenge — It’s officially November 10th. A third of the way through National Novel Writing Month, NaNoWriMo, where we decide to torture ourselves by trying to write 50,000 words in 30 days. I wanted to check in on the different authors out there and offer some advice and inspiration to all of…

Spoiler: You can be your own friend — Somehow, Thanksgiving is this week. I don’t know where this year or honestly last year went and I know I’m not alone in this statement. But somehow we are here. This not only means that we are firmly planted in the holiday season, but if you are a writer participating…

Planning and Intention are Key — We see them everywhere. As writers, we are constantly looking for inspiration and ways to up our game. The main reasons for tackling a writing challenge often include: increasing your number of posts, increasing followers, challenging yourself, inspiring yourself, and starting a habit. …

It doesn’t mean you’re a bad writer — So you’ve been writing for a while now. Your friends and family love your work. You decide to start submitting to publications or different writing contests. And then the unimaginable happens. You don’t win the contest. Your work isn’t accepted into the publication. Those nasty thoughts start rolling around your…