Before you end your week’s writing, why not take some time to take stock of how you are completing your goals. Did you complete everything that you committed to at the beginning of the week? If not, what were some of your obstacles? If yes, make plans to reward yourself and celebrate your wins and…
Writing can be a deeply rewarding and fulfilling pursuit, but it’s also fraught with distractions that can hinder productivity. Whether you are a seasoned author or someone starting out on your writing journey, focusing on your craft requires intentional effort. In a world filled with constant notifications, endless to-do lists, and personal distractions, writers must…
🌸 1. Do a Spring Writing Cleanse (200 words)Spring is the perfect time for a fresh start—not just in your home, but in your writing life too. A “Spring Writing Cleanse” involves more than dusting off your desk (though that helps!); it’s about mentally and creatively clearing space for what’s next. Start by organizing your…
Writers have a difficult time to give themselves the space to be creative. We can’t create in an artificial bubble or vacuum. We need to make space for inspiration. How can we do this? By doing relaxing things and letting our mind roam. The spring and summer could be the best time to do that….
When May arrives, it’s tie for us to finish up the projects we’ve been working on since the beginning of the year and set new goals for the summer. This can be a way for us to complete our goals, publish our books or send out queries and take stock of how we did so…
Many writers find it beneficial to fast draft. It can enhance our productivity and give us a sense of accomplishment. During the spring, I always feel much more creative in the spring. Once I open my windows from the winter sojourn, I can smell and taste the fresh air in my room, caressing my skin…
In our writing lives, spring is a season of beginnings, of fresh ideas, of hope and rebirth. It’s a time for exploring stories of growth, of second chances, of the way life renews itself even after the darkest times. We may write different things, but I’m betting we have something in common — a set…
For writers, mindset is everything. It can’t be understated. Having a positive attitude and strong beliefs can keep us focused like no other. There’s so much hope in the spring with longer days and everything pushing up again. It can underline the need for us to do as much as we can to reignite our…
In April, we’re moving into the second quarter of the year. It’s time to take stock of what worked and what didn’t in the first quarter. Look over your three main goals for 2025. Did you achieve one or two of these goals? If not, write down some of the obstacles you faced during the…
Many of us have no idea what makes us happy and puts a smile on our face. This is just as true for writers as others. This is just as true for writers as others. I was guilty of this too, and still am. I was guilty of this too, and still am. It takes…