In a writer’s life, a series of difficult little things can easily add up to one big feeling of discouragement. Then we can find ourselves smack dab in the middle of a crisis that can threaten our careers. If you’ve noticed this happening in your writing world lately, this postContinue Reading
Are you feeling some mental exhaustion? You probably need more sleep, but there may be something else going on, too. We writers place a high “cognitive load” on our brains. Not only do most of us do everything that everyone else does—go to work every day, raise families, run errands,Continue Reading
by Jeff Kuhn The events in Blue Sky Lightening took place 25 to 30 years ago. Many friends told me I should write a book about my two near-death experiences and the battle it took to regain full health. This was 25 years ago, and I was only 35 yearsContinue Reading
What is your true motivation for writing? That thing that gets you out of bed to write early in the morning or keeps you going late at night to get that next chapter done? What picks you up off the floor after a devastating rejection or bad review? You mayContinue Reading
You need to decide which writing project to work on next. How do you do that? Decide Which Writing Project Tip 1. Make a Commitment to a Select Number of Ideas Writers are great at coming up with new ideas, and we looooove those new ideas. They’re so exciting andContinue Reading
Overcoming procrastination is critical if you hope to make your writing dreams come true. You may blame yourself for not getting your projects done, but new research shows that approach won’t help. In fact, the key to getting past procrastination may be something you’ve never tried: compassion. Why A Writer’sContinue Reading
Could your character traits really determine how well you succeed as a writer? According to recent research, they could. After following thousands of people over a period of decades, economist and researcher James Heckman and colleagues found that perseverance, good study habits, and the ability to collaborate were more importantContinue Reading
Want to make this your best writing year? Do one thing: take more action. Of all the things you can do to increase your odds of reaching your goals, this one will by far have the greatest impact on your future. Simple, yes. Easy? Absolutely not. If it were, moreContinue Reading
Naysayers are everywhere these days. Writers have to be brave. To achieve the one goal we all share—to find readers—we have to continuously put ourselves out there, not only with our stories and books, but with our websites, blogs, social media posts, podcasts, newsletters, and more. And putting ourselves outContinue Reading
As a writer, you probably need to generate more energy. You are the generator in your life. The only energy in it comes from you. Don’t believe me? Spend a couple days depressed, tired, or apathetic. What happens in your world? Everything slows down, right? Sometimes it may come toContinue Reading