Lizzy and Hazel give a big thumbs down to this week’s challenge, and delve into why this is such a common piece of writing advice. Then it’s time to prepare for the next incentive-based challenge while facing query rejection and Halloweekend prep.

108 - Read Before Writing

We’re fighting back against writer’s block! Every week, co-hosts Lizzy and Hazel try out a new piece of writing advice--from saying affirmations to writing drunk--and then discuss how the one-week challenges have affected their inspiration, productivity and creativity. Join in with the challenges and learn what helps and hinders your writing!

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OmmWriter! Scrivener! Hemingway! Evernote! Notion! Lizzy and Hazel do a deep dive into the internet’s favorite writing apps. Plus: an adorable show on Japanese Netflix and an unusual way to tackle your TBR pile.

207 - 5-App Quickfire

Does a cleaner workstation lead to better focus and more productivity? Lizzy (Team Messy) and Hazel (Team Tidy) cut through their clutter and dig up the research to find the answer. Also this episode: The Five Weirdest Things on Lizzy’s Desk.

206 - Clean Your Desk!

Set out write roughr drafts, aka Lizzy and Hazel test a daunting new writing method that gets words on the page, but sets up for more work down the line. Also, is podcast block real? Is freelance more conducive to writing? Our hosts reflect on the last few months.

205 - Rougher Drafts

Lizzy and Hazel set aside their word processors for a week and research the merits of good ‘ole pen and paper. Plus, it’s time to gush (in the case of Hazel’s fountain pen, literally) about dazzling writing utensils, the movie-pitching card game Pitchstorm, and the bizarre first challenge of 2019.

204 - Notebook Writing

Limited to a mere 100-300 words, Lizzy and Hazel see if writing microfiction leads to macro rewards. Also this episode: a controversial weekly favorite continues to “haunt” our hosts, while a brand new blank notebook leads into next week’s exciting challenge.

108 - Read Before Writing

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