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The Write Moment: Identifying Overwhelm

The holidays are here! Take a moment to identify, address, and prepare for the onslaught of blissful holiday madness.

Nov 28 •

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The Breakdown: How to execute a perfect story as a newbie author.

You can't. Whether you're a new author or a veteran, writing craft is a learning curve. Here are some curated tools + advice to help you get closer…

Nov 21 •

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Wish I'd Known: Self-Awareness

If I could only tell my younger, author-self one thing, it would be...

Nov 14 •

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THE OPPRESSIVE CLOUD OF OVERWHELM

How to arm yourself against the living, breathing monster of Overwhelm as a modern-day author.

Nov 7 •

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October 2023

5 WAYS TO SABOTAGE YOUR CREATIVITY & PRODUCTIVITY

Pitfalls to be aware of that contribute to self-doubt and overwhelm throughout your writing and publishing journey. These are five of the biggest I’ve…

Oct 31 •

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Community Question RE: Second Guessing Yourself

AS asks: How do you not psyche yourself out or second guess yourself when writing? I think this is something that can paralyze potential writers.

Oct 24 •

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Writing Day Focus Hacks

I know I’m not the only writer who has the best intentions when planning out their writing schedule, only for it to go awry. These tips might help you…

Oct 17 •

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Setting Yourself Up for NaNoWriMo Success!

If you're participating in National Novel Writing Month, take a step back and consider this before overcommitting yourself. Your stress level will thank…

Oct 10 •

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Is National Novel Writing Month right for you?

National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) could be a springboard toward achieving your writing goals - OR it could be a distraction.

Oct 3 •

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September 2023

PERMISSION TO FREE YOUR INNER CREATIVE

If you're here, you are a writer at heart. You want to write and maybe publish, but it feels lofty and frivolous when you should be doing laundry…

Sep 28 •

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Who the Heck Am I and Why Am I Here?

For over a decade, my readers have come to me with questions about my storytelling process and the publishing industry. Now, with over 30 books under my…

Sep 28 •

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