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Hidden Ways Procrastination Affects Productive Writers

September 4, 2025

Hidden Ways Procrastination Affects Productive Writers

September 4, 2025

I’m a productive writer. I get things done. I’ve published ten books, built an author platform, grown a subscriber list, and I regularly speak at writers’ conferences and events. But…

Three Hidden Reasons Writers Procrastinate

July 3, 2025

Three Hidden Reasons Writers Procrastinate

July 3, 2025

You know the feeling. You sit down to write, open your laptop, and . . . somehow end up reorganizing your photo files, watching three YouTube videos, or scrolling through…

How Writers Can Stay Hopeful in a Tough Publishing Climate

January 16, 2025

How Writers Can Stay Hopeful in a Tough Publishing Climate

January 16, 2025

By Eleanor Hecks Many writers are all too familiar with rejection. You pour your heart and soul into a piece, imagining how it might sound to readers, only to face…

Pursuing Your Passion and Paying It Forward

December 7, 2024

Pursuing Your Passion and Paying It Forward

December 7, 2024

I feel so fortunate to be working in this industry. Running my own business, despite the headaches it brings—say, around tax time *twitch*—gives me so much freedom. I also get…

Why Writers Should Be Their Own Valentine This Year

February 8, 2024

Why Writers Should Be Their Own Valentine This Year

February 8, 2024

Valentine’s Day is coming, and people have big feelings about it. On one hand, it’s nice to have a set day to celebrate loved ones, but on the other, pressure…

How to Write Your First Book

February 1, 2024

How to Write Your First Book

February 1, 2024

I want to write a book. You remember when this big idea first hit, right? Maybe you were browsing for books, waiting for an author’s autograph, or sitting in awe…

Five Top Tips To Smash Your Writing Goals

December 19, 2023

Five Top Tips To Smash Your Writing Goals

December 19, 2023

The start of a new year is a great time to put plans in place to ensure a terrific writing year. So to help you get your writing in this…

NaNoWriMo: Top Tips for Smashing Out 50K

October 28, 2023

NaNoWriMo: Top Tips for Smashing Out 50K

October 28, 2023

The iconic NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) challenge has many of you rolling up your sleeves to pound out a novel. Becca and I love this event because it is…

Powering Through the Un-Fun Parts of the Job

August 10, 2023

Powering Through the Un-Fun Parts of the Job

August 10, 2023

I’m gonna go out on a limb and say you probably became a writer because you like to write. But if you’ve been writing for any time at all, you…

Should You Write Over the Summer, or Take a Break?

May 23, 2023

Should You Write Over the Summer, or Take a Break?

May 23, 2023

We’re a month away from the official kickoff to summer, and as someone who gets less of this season than many (Oh, Canada), I’m starting to get giddy. Summer is…