Overcoming Perfectionism in the Creative Process Perfectionism in creative work sounds classy. Like a tiny monocle for your brain. In reality, it often behaves
The Role of Beta Readers, ARC Readers and Sensitivity Readers Finishing a manuscript can feel like crossing a desert in flip flops. You finally
Multiple Works in Progress: How to Juggle More Than One Story Without Losing Your Mind If you have multiple works in progress, you are
Why Emotional Backstory Matters More Than Perfect Plot Emotional backstory is one of those writing tools most authors know they should be using, but
Writing Tension Without Conflict: Yes, It’s Possible When writers talk about tension, the conversation almost always turns loud. Arguments. Fights. Explosions, emotional or otherwise.
The Day the Writing Died: When You Lose the Joy of Writing There was a time when writing was the most natural thing I
Today, I want to talk about quiet courage. Today was a shining example of good courage, but it started last night. The text messages
Your characters know things you don’t. At least I hope yours do, because mine do and I don’t want to be alone. Years ago,
Teacher burnout is a real thing. I could end the blog post there, but it wouldn’t be much of a blog post. Today I
The Quiet Grief of Abandoned Drafts (and Why They Still Matter) If you have ever closed a document and felt a strange mix of
By: Tracie Joy
A Workbook for Developing Positive Thinking Strategies
We all try to think positive, but sometimes it can be so hard. Life can get crazy, and we get pushed and pulled from all different directions. How do you stay positive when life seems to be conspiring against you? The Thinking Positive Toolbox will help you develop your own strategies to stay positive in this crazy life.
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