Recently I was asked what my favorite part of writing a book is, and the answer made me a bit sad. Here's why.

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When several authors do the same thing, it's tempting to think you need to do that thing too. But do you really? Happy Writing!

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It's the start of a new month, so it's time to check in and see how May goals went and chat about being flexible in goal setting so you can take advantage of opportunities that come your way. Happy writing!

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One of the most frequently asked questions, especially by newer writers, is, "How long should a chapter be?" Well...how long is a string? Today, I talk about what a chapter actually is, the difference between a scene and a chapter, and why you should write your first drafts without chapters. Happy writing!

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Sometimes, it seems like story ideas are multiplying faster than rabbits and completely overwhelming you. Here's a quick tip to help you manage the deluge of plot bunnies. Happy writing!

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The question on many writers' minds is: When does it end? When will you no longer experience impostor syndrome and fear of failure? When will you no longer resist your writing practice? Let's discuss. Happy writing!

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When you're feeling inadequate, facing resistance, or experiencing a fear a failure, there's one tool that works wonderfully to help you get past those feelings and back to writing. It's time to ask yourself, What's the worst that can happen? Happy writing!

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"An effective method for motivating yourself to exercise: go running every day for 30 minutes, and if you miss it, add 30 minutes to the next day. It's works really well--tomorrow, I'm going to run for two weeks."

We laugh at the joke because we all know that's not a good way to approach your exercise. So why to we treat our word count goals like this as writers? It's time to build a more sustainable practice. Happy writing!

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When it comes to finding your deepest creativity, there's one super helpful trick that may surprise you: placing restrictions, constraints, and boundaries on your writing. Sometimes that's exactly what you need to nudge your creativity along. Happy writing!

Read this fabulous op ed by Jason Blum, where he talks about how placing budget limitations on movies can actually increase the quality of the movies.

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One of the least fun parts of being a writer is facing failure. But there is success in failure, and even your failed pieces are essential. Let's discuss. Happy writing!

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