It’s St. Patrick’s Day. Take the time to celebrate your small milestones, whatever they are. Party and relax. I realize that these are hard pills to swallow. Most of us notice when something is going wrong. But what’s if I said you should especially notice when things are going right? Writers have a difficult life….
I love March. It’s precisely moving toward the end of the first quarter of 2025. And it’s time to take stock of how we’re doing. It can be hard to do so, especially if we had a difficult first few months of the year, which I know I have. If you’re in a similar boat,…
It’s essential for writers to have a space of their own when they’re writing. We need to feel inspired, safe and at home. Also, we don’t want to have to pack up all our stuff every day so that others won’t look at it. Writers need privacy. Here are a few reasons why writers need…
There are so many distractions in a writer’s life. There’s the internet, cell phone, and phone. But then there’s also the beeps that go along with these devices, all vying for our attention. Any distraction can wrack havoc with your success as a writer. This is because to be your best, you must write undisturbed…
Writers require a lot of time alone to be a good writer. This solitariness can make some writers really lonely. This probably won’t affect every writer because if you’re an introvert, you probably love being alone for a certain amount of time every day. However, if you’re more of an extrovert, you may need to…
It can be hard to strike the right balance between solitude and social interaction. Yet balancing inner with outer is an important aspect of being a fulfilling writer. We need both to be most successful. In fact, I believe solitude is one of the most important things for our creativity to flourish. Here are a…
It’s especially important for writers to create times when they unplug from social media. These can be times when we need the focus to be creative. Without times of concentration or focus, we won’t be able to successfully complete our goals or do good quality writing. Writing and being creative requires that we take specific…
We tend to have a lot of papers and books over the place in our office or study. Over time, they can accumulate and make our writing space cluttered and unmanageable. Therefore, it’s important for us to clear our space daily so that when we come into our study to write it can be a…
We all struggle with our cultural norms for excellence and perfectionism. It’s like we can never measure up. And the more we strive and the faster we run and try to measure up, the less we do. It’s like chasing an impossibly moving emblem. Perfectionism has impacted all of us in countless ways. We have…
The holiday season, with its festive cheer and family gatherings, can pose a challenge to writers aiming to maintain their creative momentum. Balancing quality time with loved ones and meeting writing deadlines may seem like an impossible feat, but with strategic planning and a dash of discipline, it’s entirely achievable. Here are some practical tips…