What My Creative Writing Days Look Like
I hear the birds chirping outside the window as the warm sunlight pours onto my face. A quick morning routine comes before I turn on the kettle. Another day of writing awaits me. In today’s post, I’ll share what simple “creative writing days” look like in my life as a writer. I love these restful days where I can work on my own time and spend it doing what inspires me. I am so grateful for being able to enjoy days like this, and I hope you find some inspiration in this. First Writing Session I don’t begin writing until the afternoon (I have become a bit of a night…
What To Do When You Want To Quit Writing
You’ve poured your heart into the story, shared it on your portfolio, and no one reads it. The disappointment is high, but you decide to enter it in a contest. But, as always, it doesn’t win, and now you’re lost and you are doubting yourself. This is how writer’s burnout can form, and how you can end up feeling like you want to quit writing. This feeling of self-doubt and lack of motivation happens to every writer, so don’t worry if you feel like this. There are things you can do to work through it, although time will usually help on its own. Signs You’re Burnt Out Every writer experiences…
How To Develop Inner Peace Through Pursuing Your Passion
For years, I have only toyed with my business, my passion, and my purpose. I’m done. I’m ready to begin and I’m ready to finally believe in myself. Wanting to follow your passion and actually doing it, however, are two very different things. Pursuing your passion takes courage, and it comes with many risks and challenges. But, these setbacks cannot scare us forever; and, eventually, we all reach a point where we evaluate what we’re doing, how it makes us feel, and we desire to follow our dreams. How To Develop Inner Peace Something I’ve connected to this past month for some reason is the story of Icarus. We’ve all heard…
The One Thing Everyone Writing a Book Should Know
If someone told me this when I was starting my writing career, I would probably have a dozen books written by now. Instead, I spent years feeling like my writing was inferior and in turn, procrastinating the stories I wanted to write. But, in recent months, I’ve learned something and I think it might help you to hear it. This is what anyone who wants to write a book should know. You will almost certainly hold yourself back in some way because it’s in our nature as humans to criticize ourselves and our work harshly. And though this can be somewhat annoying, I think it also has its benefits. This…
How To Actually Achieve Your New Year’s Resolution of Writing a Book
Many people make a New Year’s resolution and do great…for awhile. Eventually, they end up forgetting about it, working towards something else, or become unmotivated. A goal I see many people set for their resolution is to write a book, but by December 31st, few have a complete story (and some haven’t even started it). I think the issue comes from three areas: loosing interest, feeling overwhelmed, and not being clear on what needs done. Today, I’ll go over how to achieve the New Year’s resolutions you set. Mostly, this post is focused on achieving the goal of writing a book, but you can apply these tips to almost any…
Best Writers Quotes for Inspiration
As writers, we find comfort, not only in the words we lay, but also in the words we read. And, as a community, we can relate to the joy, frustration, and excitement we find in our work. We find we are not alone with the struggles we face; and, in reading quotes from writers, we find solace. Some of the most famous quotes from authors are not in their novels, but in how they describe writing. They give us the hope and motivation to continue with our own careers and dive deep into our work. I have gathered 40 of my favorite writers quotes that have inspired me in my…
Powerful Quotes From Banned Books
Books often hold a unique view of the world, of people, of life. And, when books are banned, whether for language, themes, or content matter, people can miss out on the messages these books hold. So, take a look at some powerful quotes from banned books. “You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view.” To Kill a Mockingbird / Harper Lee “More was revealed in a human face than a human being can bear face to face.” One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest / Ken Kesey “We gained control of many things, but we had to let go of others.” The Giver /…
How Writing a Novel Will Transform You and Your Life
Writing a novel is on many people’s bucket lists, but few actually get to cross it off and mark it done. Such a feat can take years to accomplish, and the finish line frequently seems to drift farther and farther away. Completing the daunting challenge of writing a novel doesn’t have to be complicated or stressful, though. And, if you want to buckle down and finish a book finally, you can check out my post detailing the entire writing process broken down into seven simple steps. Once you complete your novel, you may find yourself completely or slightly transformed; the power of writing is incredible. Completing a novel comes with…
64 Inspiring Powerful Quotes About Books and Reading
As writers and readers, inspiration is everything. When motivation fades and you’re not sure why you write or why you read, quotes like the ones below can remind you. Keep that energy moving by reading some of my favorite quotes about books and reading. “I put a piece of paper under my pillow, and when I could not sleep, I wrote in the dark.” Henry David Thoreau “I have lived a thousand lives and I have loved a thousand loves. I’ve walked on distant worlds and seen the end of time. Because I read.” George R.R. Martin “Old books exert a strange fascination in me; their smell, their feel, their…
Achieve Your Big Goals Easily With This Productivity Planner PDF
As someone who always has multiple projects in progress, trying to remember all that needs to be done for each idea can be difficult, to say the least. What did I need to research for that post? When was that story being published? Did I post to Instagram today? Oh, and don’t I have a dentist appointment tomorrow? Life gets complicated, and tasks pile-up; it’s inevitable, but that doesn’t mean all hope is lost. We just need to refocus and realign our goals, plan out projects in a more simplified way, and get to work on reaching the goals we set for ourselves. This digital un-dated productivity planner can help…
