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Angela’s Tips for a Happier Writing Life

January 5, 2021

Angela’s Tips for a Happier Writing Life

January 5, 2021

One truth in writing is that some writing days are happier than others. Life isn’t easy; we’ve all gone through periods of time where it’s taken everything we’ve had just…

The Importance of Practice as a Writer

December 3, 2020

The Importance of Practice as a Writer

December 3, 2020

I’ve been playing basketball most of my life. When I was a kid, falling in love with the game, I happened across a book called A Sense of Where You Are by…

Writers, Are You Struggling? How to Turn the Page

September 3, 2020

Writers, Are You Struggling? How to Turn the Page

September 3, 2020

Between inflation, Covid, politics, and heightened friction on the world stage, there’s a lot of stress affecting our mindset. The result? Many of us aren’t getting as much writing done…

How to Juggle Writing and Parenting

May 7, 2020

How to Juggle Writing and Parenting

May 7, 2020

While being a parent is one of the greatest joys in life, it comes with its own slew of challenges. As a mother of a toddler, I’ve had to find…

Goal-Setting for Writers (During a Pandemic)

April 16, 2020

Goal-Setting for Writers (During a Pandemic)

April 16, 2020

None of us enjoys uncertainty. And unfortunately, that’s what we have right now. A lot is happening outside the doors to our homes. Stress and worry have become part of…

Writing in the Time of Coronavirus: Practical Tips

April 2, 2020

Writing in the Time of Coronavirus: Practical Tips

April 2, 2020

As a native Floridian, I know about disruption. It happens repeatedly every year between June and November. But hurricanes and their inconvenient aftermaths are temporary; even though they’re annoying, you…

The Writing Tip Double-Double

March 31, 2020

The Writing Tip Double-Double

March 31, 2020

Okay to start off, know that I am sending each and every one of you a mental hug right now. What a challenge this year has been so far. It’s…

Writing Retreats: How to Choose the Best One for You (+Giveaway!)

February 15, 2020

Writing Retreats: How to Choose the Best One for You (+Giveaway!)

February 15, 2020

Hi everyone. Help me welcome author Sean Hillen who is going to help us better understand what makes a writing retreat worth the investment. And SPOILER ALERT, you definitely want…

How to Build a Roadmap to the Author Future You Want

December 19, 2019

How to Build a Roadmap to the Author Future You Want

December 19, 2019

When the clock turns forward, we tend to think about what the next year will bring. Now personally I’m not one for making New Years resolutions, but I absolutely do…

Is It Necessary to Write EVERY day?

December 3, 2019

Is It Necessary to Write EVERY day?

December 3, 2019

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…