When I was younger, writing was more fun. Pure creative expression with no limits. Yes, in adulthood I've become more serious and I've learned more about the craft, but that doesn't mean the fun should be lost from the process. There are a lot of benefits to making your writing feel fun again, most importantly,… Continue reading How to Make Writing Fun Again
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Writing Goals for 2024 – that aren’t basic
Next year, I want to look at my writing differently. I don’t want to do what I’ve tried to do years before which hasn’t quite worked. I don’t want to set the same boring goals: Write 100,000 words Write two completed first drafts of novels Look for an agent Publish a book Query a book… Continue reading Writing Goals for 2024 – that aren’t basic
How to Create Actively: Redefining Success and Creative Habits
Anyone who actively follows my blog must have noticed I've been feeling a bit icky creatively. It's only last week that I reminded myself that I'm not in a creative catastrophe! This is not a creative slump. I finished writing a novel's first draft only at the end of August, just two months ago. That… Continue reading How to Create Actively: Redefining Success and Creative Habits
How to ask for feedback as a writer
Writers need feedback to get better. Whether this is from friends, critique partners, beta readers, an agent, or editors. There’s no avoiding it. But how do we get the right feedback from people who perhaps aren’t in the professional field? What kind of questions do we actually need answered? Here’s some of my thoughts on… Continue reading How to ask for feedback as a writer
What Makes a Good Villain – Writing Podcast Ep. 8
Welcome back, Daydreamers! Today we have a very exciting episode all about villains! Villains are main characters and should be treated as such. In this episode, we help you flesh out your villain and consider their role in your story from a new angle. Here is how to write a realistic and compelling villain for… Continue reading What Makes a Good Villain – Writing Podcast Ep. 8
Tropes and Themes We Love Reading and Writing – Podcast Ep. 6
Welcome back, Daydreamers! Today we get excited over all the tropes and themes we love to read and why we love to write them, too. If you enjoy this episode, why not check out our other episodes and subscribe for more? https://open.spotify.com/episode/4hBIYU3fFYO3aYfTLMHA6m?si=wbPZC4d6TG22RFqRxRnaHQ Our podcast is available on many podcast platforms, like Apple Podcasts. Simply search… Continue reading Tropes and Themes We Love Reading and Writing – Podcast Ep. 6
How to Cope With Setbacks in Your Writing – Writing Podcast Ep. 5
Welcome back, Daydreamers! Today we are talking about something we all face during the writing process, setbacks. We are all going to fail. We are all going to hit hard points. This episode is for those who have hit a low point or are struggling to write. We are here for you, we get it,… Continue reading How to Cope With Setbacks in Your Writing – Writing Podcast Ep. 5
How I plan to consistently write this summer
I plan on having a writing-heavy summer! This means having a plan and also being flexible. I think that's where we can fall short with any of our goals; not having a clear plan to follow even when tired or confused, or not being flexible enough with our plans so that we can veer off… Continue reading How I plan to consistently write this summer
Feeling Resistance When You Sit Down to Write?
Sometimes when you sit down to write, you're excited and ready to get words on the page. Other times, not so much. Here are some quick tips to get you writing when you're feeling inner resistance! Get up and move your body instead; endorphins = energy and ideasHave a plan; if you know what you… Continue reading Feeling Resistance When You Sit Down to Write?
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