“A piece of creative writing, like a day-dream, is a continuation of, and a substitute for, what was once the play of childhood.” — Sigmund Freud. Keep those creative sparks firing with your creative writing prompt for the weekend! Join the author conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/inkauthors/ Learn more about YDWH and catch up on old episodes: www.yourdailywritinghabit.com

“Confusion is the welcome mat at the door of creativity.” -Michael J. Gelb. This week's Friday FAQ! What questions do you have for me about writing and finishing writing an awesome book? Please send them to me through my website contact page: https://christine-ink.com/contact/ Join the author conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/inkauthors/ Learn more about YDWH and catch up on old episodes: www.yourdailywritinghabit.com

“To be a writer, you have to write. Often. With genuine desire. From the heart. Write a little every day if you can. A little soon becomes a lot. Write what moves you, not what appears to be currently in fashion.” -Chris d’Lacey Why so many people are hesitant to attempt writing a book. Join the author conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/inkauthors/ Learn more about YDWH and catch up on old episodes: www.yourdailywritinghabit.com

“Sometimes in a nervous frenzy I just fling words as if I were flinging mud at a wall. Blurt out, heave out, babble out something — anything — as a first draft…Until it exists, writing has not really begun.” — John McPhee This week's #WriterWednesday quote and how it pertains to your work as an author. Join the author conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/inkauthors/ Learn more about YDWH and catch up on old episodes: www.yourdailywritinghabit.com

“Make it simple. Make it memorable. Make it inviting to look at. Make it fun to read.” -Leo Burnett This week's "Memoir to Movie" Secret! Join the author conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/inkauthors/ Learn more about YDWH and catch up on old episodes: www.yourdailywritinghabit.com

“Change the problem by changing your mind.” — Ken MacLeod. This week's Mindset Monday tip - changing your mind: productive or procrastination? How to know the difference. Join the author conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/inkauthors/ Learn more about YDWH and catch up on old episodes: www.yourdailywritinghabit.com

This week's Sunday Story Time selection: No Fear Allowed: A Story of Guts, Perseverance & Making an Impact by Laura Herring https://amzn.to/3y6X6RY Join the author conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/inkauthors/ Learn more about YDWH and catch up on old episodes: www.yourdailywritinghabit.com

“You do not have to explain every single drop of water contained in a rain barrel. You have to explain one drop—H2O. The reader will get it.” —George Singleton. Keep those creative sparks firing, here's this weekend's writing prompt to give you a break from your work in progress manuscript! Join the author conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/inkauthors/ Learn more about YDWH and catch up on old episodes: www.yourdailywritinghabit.com

“Actually talk to your customers. Use the language that they use. Talk about the things they talk about. Never feed salad to a lion.” – Jay Acunzo. What about you? What questions do you have for me about writing and finishing writing an awesome book? Ask me: https://christine-ink.com/contact/ Join the author conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/inkauthors/ Learn more about YDWH and catch up on old episodes: www.yourdailywritinghabit.com

“Publishing a book is like stuffing a note into a bottle and hurling it into the sea. Some bottles drown, some come safe to land, where the notes are read and then possibly cherished, or else misinterpreted, or else understood all too well by those who hate the message. You never know who your readers might be.” ― Margaret Atwood. 3 ways to get excited about your already published book (like you were when you first published it!). Join the author conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/inkauthors/ Learn more about YDWH and catch up on old episodes: www.yourdailywritinghabit.com