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
Romance and fantasy author Stephanie Fowers shares her solutions for writing in solitude—isolation, boredom, and plot issues! I’m very social and so the isolation kills me. And of course, without the proper support, the self-doubt and anxiety goes up. I think that’s why I’d let myself get so distracted withContinue Reading
Getting a writing rejection is never fun. The email shows up in your inbox. You notice that it’s from a publisher or agent. Your pulse quickens. This is it. You’re half excited, half breaking out in a stressful sweat. The message that email holds will either make your day orContinue Reading
by Miles Oliver Most writers are all too aware of the many things that can get in the way of a writing routine. From day-to-day life situations like errands, social matters, and busywork to your own mind getting in the way of your creative writing flow — it’s quite easyContinue Reading
As a writer, you may not have thought that you were living in a haunted house. But if you take the idea figuratively rather than literally, you might change your mind. Most of us, after all, are haunted by a few spirits floating around between our ears. See if anyContinue Reading
Are relationship problems sapping your motivation to write? If so, you’re not alone. In a recent Writing and Wellness survey, several writers expressed their concern about this. Our relationships are important to us, and when there’s conflict or underlying stress, it’s often so pervasive that can quickly rob us ofContinue Reading
Are you frustrated at your lack of writing success? I often hear about this frustration from writers. Some tell me that they’ve been pitching agents for years and have yet to receive an offer for representation, so they’re ready to give up. Others say that publishing houses aren’t looking forContinue Reading
Surely there was a time when you said, “I love writing!” Most people feel that way when they start writing. But after years in the writing business, it’s possible for that feeling to fade. If that’s happened to you, it’s natural for you to feel nervous. You may wonder ifContinue Reading
No matter where you are in your writing career, you’re going to face obstacles to your creative fulfillment. And you’re going to have to overcome those obstacles—often, repeatedly. I’m excited to share a conversation I recently had with author and podcast host Elena Paige about these obstacles and how toContinue Reading
Editor Ekta Garg has been editing novels and stories for years, and during that time, she’s noticed some common mistakes writers make. She shares those here to give you a leg up when submitting to contests and publishers. by editor Ekta Garg The first mistake writers make is easily thatContinue Reading
As a writer, you’ve likely had one of those “my story is stupid” moments. Maybe more than one. Most of the time, we can get past it by stepping away for a little while, then going back to fix whatever may not be working. But other times, we can getContinue Reading
Any writing problems that you’re experiencing right now could be caused by writer’s anxiety. Don’t think so? Before you dismiss it out of hand, answer the questions below. What is Writer’s Anxiety? Writer’s anxiety is described as having feelings of tension, worried thoughts, and physical symptoms like increased blood pressureContinue Reading