All writers need to nurture themselves as writers in order to be most successful and fulfilled. Nurturing ourselves comes in many different guises and degrees, depending on our individual preferences and what we need in order to thrive in a world that is often harsh and rejecting for writers. Here are a few ways that…
Writers spend a lot of time in the confines of their offices. Many of our home offices seem drab and uninviting. Most office spaces consist of a desk and computer and drab-colored walls unless we spice things up. This drab environment may even discourage writers from getting to their desks. It is, therefore, important for…
Hi all, Here is my wisdom for this week! Unless you take care of your health and get to your office to write consistently, you won’t be successful, healthy or fulfilled as a writer. This can be hard to bring about at first. But it sure is worth it! So, try it! Have a GREAT…
Create a zero tolerance towards desk clutter! One way to be an effective writer is to get organized. The first place that you should organize is your desk. Many writers can waste up to an hour or more a day searching for things on their desks. Some things are never found. They have to be…
Well, there is one thing that I know for sure as a writer: Unless you show to write every day, you won’t be productive and fulfilled as a writer. So, take steps to get to your office every day, and know that you are in great company of many great writers who put their butt…
This week, I would like you to decide on your long-term and short-term writing goals. Most of you have indeed posted your goals. So, I have sent all the people who posted their goals a free e-book via email. I hope you received it. Please let me know if you didn’t. Okay, so now that…
Determining Your Writing Goals through Your Values Irene S. Roth For Writing Blog February 21st, 2014 We all have deeply held values and beliefs that carry us through our lifetimes. When we become writers, we get to decide what to write and what to focus on in our writing careers. Most of what we are…
Today, I want to talk a bit more about habits and how to best form them. Here are a few things that you should know about breaking bad counterproductive habits in any area of your life. 1. Try and avoid triggers and high-risk scenarios. If you’re trying to avoid sweets for instance stay away from…
We all have deeply held values and beliefs that carry us through our lifetimes. When we become writers, we get to decide what to write and what to focus on in our writing careers. Most of what we are interested on focusing have to do with what we value and believe in. However, there are…