by Suzanne Lieurance Have you ever noticed how easy it is to convince yourself that the “safe” writing project is the smart choice? Maybe you’ve had a novel idea in the back of your mind for years, but you keep putting it off because it feels too ambitious. Instead, you work on another article, another…
by Suzanne Lieurance Have you ever looked back at something you wrote a year or two ago and realized you’ve become a much better writer than you remembered? Growth often happens so gradually that we don’t notice it. The problem is that while our writing improves, our expectations of ourselves sometimes stay exactly the same….
by Suzanne Lieurance If you’ve ever wondered how some writers keep creating through setbacks, distractions, self-doubt, or even success, this month’s Writers’ Book Chat is for you. Our August book is Keep Going: 10 Ways to Stay Creative in Good Times and Bad by Austin Kleon—a practical, encouraging book filled with simple ideas that can…
by Suzanne Lieurance Each month we feature a writing challenge that is the theme for the entire month — and all our content is based on that theme. Each monthly theme builds on the previous one, so be sure to look back at each theme for this year, no matter when you are reading this….
Inspiration is wonderful when it arrives, but it isn’t a reliable writing strategy. The writers who finish know that action comes first—and inspiration often follows.
One of the oldest productivity secrets for writers is to stop before you’ve said everything you want to say. Here’s why it works—and how to use it.
by Suzanne Lieurance Every writer says they want more time to write. Yet for many of us, the real problem isn’t a lack of time—it’s a lack of boundaries. We leave our writing sessions open to interruption, tell ourselves we’ll write after everything else is finished, and wonder why the manuscript never seems to move…
You don’t need marathon writing sessions to finish a book. Discover how small, consistent habits create extraordinary results over time.
Multitasking feels productive, but it pulls writers away from deep focus. Learn why single-tasking is one of the simplest ways to improve your writing sessions.
A consistent pre-writing ritual signals your brain that it’s time to create. Learn why rituals work and how to build one that helps you write with greater focus and ease.
Why your writing environment affects your creativity more than you realize. by Suzanne Lieurance Have you ever noticed that after an hour of writing your shoulders are tight, your neck aches, and you’re suddenly struggling to concentrate? Most writers assume that’s simply part of the job. But physical discomfort doesn’t just affect your body. It…
Why your best writing breakthrough may happen while you’re asleep by Suzanne Lieurance Have you ever gone to bed frustrated because you couldn’t solve a plot problem, write the next scene, or find the perfect ending—only to wake up the next morning with the answer? That’s not a coincidence. While you’re sleeping, your brain continues…
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