by Suzanne Lieurance Writers are told, over and over, to follow their passion. Write what you love. Find the project that sets your soul on fire. Let your excitement carry you to the finish line. This advice is well-meaning. It’s also only useful for the first two weeks of any project. After that, the passion…
Find out if self-doubt is keeping you from the success you really want.
Are you a passionate writer or author looking to define your purpose and direction? Do you want to create a mission statement that resonates with your unique voice and goals? Our Mission Statement Worksheet Packet is here to guide you on your journey to becoming a more focused and purpose-driven writer. Why You Need a…
A vision board serves as your image of the future and actually leads you to that future.
by Suzanne Lieurance One question I hear over and over again from the writers I coach is, “How do I get focused and stay that way?” That’s a good question. Even seasoned professional freelancers have trouble staying focused from time to time. And they usually find their writing careers start to suffer when that happens….
by Sandra Knight, Contributing Editor Do you think you will never find a client or a writing gig that pays? Are you overwhelmed with the number of tasks you have to do to build your career or business? Is depression taking over and making you feel like you want to give up? I was beyond…
by Suzanne Lieurance Most writers have their favorite writing spots. Some writers love to write in coffeeshops. Other writers like to write at home in solitude. Still others are like me and love to write at the beach. And since I love to write at the beach, my husband and I often take a couple…
by Suzanne Lieurance Years ago, when I first started writing for a living, another writer friend and I decided to hold each other accountable for getting our writing done every week. We often held short (usually an hour) Power Writing sessions and then checked in with each other at the end of each session to…
by Sandra Knight, Contributing Editor Do you have trouble getting excited when it is time to write? Do you feel stuck and uninspired? Do you let negative influences sabotage your effectiveness? Then it is time to CHOOSE to be enthusiastic and find what makes you happy and satisfied. Enthusiasm is contagious and can add life…
by Sarah Flores, Contributing Writer What’s that you say? You’re not writing? You should be working on your craft! When we see authors like Stephen King pump out dozens of great books, we have to wonder if he was simply born with this incredible talent. Unfortunately, for the rest of us, this kind of talent…
If you’re having trouble with something you’re trying to write, take a break from writing and feed your creativity in some other way.
You know what they say — “Time flies when you’re having fun.”
The same thing happens when you’re in a state of flow.
End of content
End of content