Category Archives: Time Management
Writerly Procrastination: Why It Happens & How To Break Free of It
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
The Emotionally Intelligent Writer
I’m a psychologist, so I like to believe there are a set of characteristics that can predict author success. Sure, like any subset of the population—and I’m going to define ‘successful authors’ as those who generate a full-time income from … Continue reading
Using Writing Sprints for Consistent Results
We’re far enough out from New Year’s that our excitement over making and meeting writing goals may have waned, and we find ourselves slacking. You know what can help boost your output? Writing sprints. Whether you choose a goal based … Continue reading
3 Signs It’s Time to Stop Editing That Manuscript
Today Kyle A. Massa from ProWritingAid is helping us with a problematic decision: knowing WHEN it’s time to stop editing a manuscript. Read on! When’s the right time to stop editing? If you answered, “Never,” this article is for you. … Continue reading
How to Write More Words, aka, Winning at NaNo
With so many stories bouncing around in a writer’s mind, it likely comes as no surprise that most writers seek to write more—or to be more efficient in the time they have to write. In the month of November, known … Continue reading
Can Writers Get an MFA Experience Without the Expense of College?
In many ways, writers are lucky. Our community has many knowledgeable people to help us learn and grow so we can turn our writing into a sustainable career. One of the most generous and innovative people Becca and I know … Continue reading
Five Ways to Prepare for an Encore Career as a Writer
It’s a daunting proposition…nearing retirement and trying to make the call if we’re ready to jump into a new career as a writer, especially knowing the tremendous work ahead to become a powerful storyteller. And yet, many courageous people do … Continue reading
Five Ways To Maintain Book Buzz While Writing and Managing Post-Pub Life
All writers know it’s a challenge to keep our book in the spotlight after the rush of a book launch has passed. Author Lizbeth Meredith passes on 5 suggestions to focus on as you work on your next book. For … Continue reading
How to Banish Interruptions from Your Writing Time
Happy to welcome Colleen Story back to WHW. She’s got some great advice on how to protect our time from interruptions so they don’t derail our writing sessions. Read on! Some writers have complained to me recently: “I want to … Continue reading
Owning Your Writing Career in 2018
For writers with a desire to draft, edit, or complete a book, the New Year is a shining beacon of hope and productivity. For 90% of the writing population, the first couple of weeks of January are a feverish haze … Continue reading