A SPIRITUAL BLOG FOR WRITERS
People are always doing something. Our lives have become so busy and over-scheduled that it’s no wonder we are stressed, burned-out, and angry. More and more, so many of us find ourselves doing things we don’t want to do, things our mind tells us we should be doing, or things we feel we must do, …
Aspiring writers are especially prone to getting bogged down with an array of writing advice. Thanks to the internet, we can learn anything from style, structure, plotting, word choice, characterization, setting – if you can think of it, you can find an article or even an entire book about it. Is too much advice …
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No. 109 – tl;dr: Morning rituals that spark creativity, 5 morning rituals for a magical day, Elegant Mornings, 10 morning habits of women we admire, morning routine for the modern woman. Abraham Hicks said “If all you did was look for things to appreciate, you would live a joyous, spectacular life.” Some of us dread …
No. 108 – tl;dr: Creativity wound, conflict in fiction, build mysteries around whether characters will succeed or fail, hold reader attention using character flaws, 5 lessons to connect with your audience, self-editing to take your novel to the next stage, 5 reasons to keep writing, 7 steps to emotional endurance, a morning tea ritual. …
No. 107 – tl;dr: Why we worry, how to structure Act Two, write like no one is reading, writer’s inner critic, starting a writing business, write your second book, tells in crime fiction mysteries, a morning routine, how to see opportunity. Why We Always Worry for No Reason Worry is, after all, something …
No. 106 – tl;dr – Be brave, writing is like building a house, 6 cheats to “tell”, pampering on a budget, 9 habits to stop today, author platforms for those who don’t have a clue, developmental editors, reader profiles, become financially independent, history of St. Patrick’s Day. It’s Writer Wednesday, and that means I’ve …
No. 105 – tl;dr – Spot bad writing advice, things they don’t tell you, making story structure your own, preventing brain fog, a year without social media, reasons to exercise, the full-time job, author branding, marketing mindsets. If you’re a new writer, it can take a while to tell the difference between helpful (”good”) writing …
No. 104 -tl;dr – Have more fun writing, questions to ask, dreamzoning, authenticity, boost your writing confidence, 8 good habits, bestselling titles, stay true to yourself, publishing trends and useful insights, and how we all need a little more dreaming. Writing Tips 5 Ways to Have More Fun Writing Questions to Ask When …
Dear Storytellers, The new year is off to a great start, although a rather cold one here in the North. I hope you’re finding time to write and also taking time to inspire your creative mind. Hopefully one of this week’s links will give you the wisdom, inspiration, or how-to you were looking for… …
Hello Storytellers! Here is another link feast for the week. Hopefully you find one thing to take away! Writing Tips 10 things serious writers do without fail How to Overcome Perfectionism to Achieve Your Writing Goals How Symbolism Adds Depth to a Story How to Write a Compelling Antihero The Two Halves of the Climactic …
Dear Storytellers! As we close out another life-changing year, I want to wish you a very merry Christmas and happy holidays! For me, the end of the year is always a time for reflection and gratitude. It has been filled with ups and downs, learning to navigate challenges, yet it has also been filled with blessings. …