The Life of a Super-Productive Writer
In this broad and deep look at the Productivity ABCs—attitude, biology, and choices—we’ve considered many of the roadblocks that keep…
Why Your Protagonist Should Have a Past “Wound”
Last week I introduce the idea that writers need to know some important things about their protagonist before starting to…
Ways Writers Can Combat Perfectionism
When you worry if what you’re writing will be “good enough,” here are some tips to help your brain change…
The First Thing You Should Know about Your Protagonist before You Start Writing
Most fiction writers know that character is at the heart of a story. Whether you are writing short or long…
Is Your Procrastination a Symptom of Perfectionism?
Procrastination is often a symptom of perfectionism. Perfectionists, believing they can never complete a task perfectly, put it off as…
8 Steps to a Perfect Scene
I’m sharing a guest post I wrote some months back for Jerry Jenkins (Here’s the link to the original post,…
Is the Voice of the Oppressor” Hindering Your Productivity?
I remember studying Camus’s The Plague in high school, and the discussion in class still lingers in my ear. Joseph…
How Mindfulness Makes You a Better Writer
Today’s guest post is by Susan Saurel. Mindfulness. That word is everywhere, right? People who believe in it perceive it…
Are You Sabotaging Your Writing Because of Perfectionism?
You sit down to write. Finally, you found some time to work on your book. You feel prepared; you’ve thought…