Category Archives: Goal Setting

Is It Necessary to Write EVERY day?

Posted on December 3, 2019 by Writing Coach

Some time ago I was asked by Writers Digest to participate in a feature with nine other writing teachers. We’d each take a position on a well-known writing “rule.” Then another expert would be matched up taking the opposite side.  It was … Continue reading →

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Writing for Carrots

Posted on November 19, 2019 by Writing Coach

Are you writing for carrots? It’s a weird question that I’ve had bubbling around my brain lately, so I probably need to explain.  You’ve seen the old cartoons where the horse was constantly chasing the carrot, right? It’s always there, … Continue reading →

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Hacking NaNoWriMo: How to Reach the Finish Line

Posted on November 5, 2019 by ANGELA ACKERMAN

It’s NaNoWriMo season, so I’m reposting my top 5 tips that will help you bust through any block or hiccup so you reach your 50K. These tips have worked for me, and I hope they will work for you. 1. … Continue reading →

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Writerly Procrastination: Why It Happens & How To Break Free of It

Posted on October 1, 2019 by Writing Coach

I don’t mean to brag, but procrastination is my superpower, one that I’ve honed through years of dedicated training. In the course of writing this post, I’ve come up with an idea for another post (and made notes on it), … Continue reading →

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One Stop for Writers Now Has a Free Trial!

Posted on July 19, 2019 by ANGELA ACKERMAN

Imagine it: You’re standing there, holding your book. The weight of it. The smoothness of the cover. How the pages flutter as you drag your thumb along their edges. A smile beams out of you. It’s happened–it’s really happened: you … Continue reading →

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How To Stop Self-Doubt From Holding You Back From Writing

Posted on July 18, 2019 by ANGELA ACKERMAN

Self-doubt can be a crippling weight, especially for writers. Today we have writing mentor Leigh Shulman with us, and she has some terrific, actionable ways to use prompts to turn self-doubt on its head (and get you writing again!) I’ve … Continue reading →

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5 Writing “Life Lessons” from an Empty Nester Author

Posted on June 13, 2019 by ANGELA ACKERMAN

Recently I entered a new life stage: the Empty Nester parent. My oldest son, following his younger brother’s lead, moved out a few weeks ago while my husband and I were in South America. Now, we’re back…and the house is … Continue reading →

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Gameify Your Writing Life

Posted on May 23, 2019 by Guest Poster

As creatives, we all have a million ideas. But if we’re going to turn any of tthem into reality, we have to have a plan, and that’s where the wheels fall off the bus for many of us. Rochelle Melander … Continue reading →

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