What does it take to get good at writing? I’ve always been surprised by how much practice every skill requires to reach a high level. No matter what I’ve set out to do—whether it was music, writing, speaking, or anything, really—the amount of work it took to improve was alwaysContinue Reading
Have you gone through periods where writing feels exhausting? Maybe you wrote a deeply personal essay, tackled a brutal scene, or spent an hour second-guessing every word you typed. You were proud of what you accomplished, but walked away feeling wiped out. Writing is more than just putting words onContinue Reading
Writers self-sabotage at times…do you? You sit down at your desk, fingers hovering over the keyboard. You intended to write, but something is stopping you. Maybe it’s the nagging feeling that your story isn’t good enough. Or you feel the urge to check social media “just for a minute.” Self-sabotageContinue Reading
Writing focus—why is it so hard to maintain? You sit down to write, determined to finally make progress on your project. The words will flow this time, you tell yourself. But before you know it, you’ve checked your email, responded to a message, scrolled social media, and now you’re standingContinue Reading
You want to keep writing, but sometimes, when it’s time to pull out your laptop, you find yourself suddenly reorganizing your bookshelves, deep-cleaning your kitchen, or staring blankly at the ceiling. Anything else seems far more appealing. Maybe you’re tired. Perhaps you’ve convinced yourself that watching just one more episodeContinue Reading
I was recently selected for a BookBub Featured Deal, but there was a catch—it wasn’t for the U.S. market. My deal was only for international readers. If you’re familiar with BookBub, you know how coveted these promotions are. They can skyrocket book sales and visibility overnight. But since my dealContinue Reading
Do you fear your writing isn’t good enough? Writing fear is like the monster under the bed—except it lives under your writing desk, emerging to breathe down your neck every time you type a sentence. It growls things like, “Who do you think you are? A real writer? Ha!” andContinue Reading
Do you struggle to set boundaries without guilt? Dr. Stucki has some great insights into this issue, along with tips to help you better protect your writing time. by Dr. Bradford Stucki Last Tuesday, I stared at my phone, my thumb hovering over the “send” button. The message read: “I’mContinue Reading
When starting my blog, I made several mistakes. It wasn’t this one. It was another one called “Whooz Voice.” Yeah, I used the weird spelling because I couldn’t get the real spelling as a domain name! Anyway, the blog was similar to this one in that it focused on findingContinue Reading
Want some writing wellness hacks for the New Year? You know how it is juggling creative demands, writing deadlines, and long hours at the computer. It takes a toll on our physical, mental, and emotional health. Improving your routine doesn’t have to be complicated or time-consuming. Below are five practicalContinue Reading
Most writers are looking for better sleep. Try these tips from Dr. Henderson to help rest your body and mind more often! by Dr. William Henderson Ever noticed how your best ideas often come at the least convenient times? Late at night, when the house is quiet, your mind suddenlyContinue Reading
Welcome to the Writing and Wellness annual “writing quotes” round-up! Below you’ll find the best quotes from the authors featured on the site this year. It’s hard to believe, but this is the tenth year I’ve put these together. They’ve all been popular posts and I love how they captureContinue Reading