I thought about this concept randomly the other day and wanted to see if there’s more information out there about it. Because to me, it sounds like a really gentle, creative, and flowy way to write. Writing not by routines or goals (alone) but in line with your intuition. Your inner knowing. What does this… Continue reading How to develop an intuitive writing practice
Tag: writer’s health
Why I should write today! (Motivation for writers)
Today I wanted to bring you some quickfire motivation to get writing. Some of these are silly or funny, but ALL of them are subjective. Don’t take them to be accusatory or rude! Why I should write today (and so should you!): Because I want to, deep down, I’m just overthinking itBecause I will never… Continue reading Why I should write today! (Motivation for writers)
How I’m writing so fast this summer
I started writing my new Young Adult Fantasy Dystopian novel on the 26th July. I am now 20,000 words into the story. That's 20,000 words written in just 10 days. I feel like I'm writing very fast. I already did a post about how I plan to write this summer, which is similar to this.… Continue reading How I’m writing so fast this summer
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?
Am I a good writer?
You're not a real writer if your writing isn't literary. If you don't stay up all night bent over a keyboard or notebook, hand aching. If you dwell in the fantastical and impossible, instead of augmenting the real and important. My entire life I've been a writer and yet I've spent my entire life doubting… Continue reading Am I a good writer?
How to Consistently Work on a Project (podcast)
This August I plan to write a story, which will be a significant amount of words and take a lot of focus! If you, too, are working on a project right now, here are 20 ways to help you consistently show up for this project and get it completed without feeling burnt out or overwhelmed!… Continue reading How to Consistently Work on a Project (podcast)
An Ode to Writing for the Sake of It
You have always been there to support me, but I think I have neglected you of late. I'm sorry. It wasn't my intention to lose my way, but pathways intersect and divert so easily that I became blinded and the destination less clear. I say I don't know who I am but I am a… Continue reading An Ode to Writing for the Sake of It
Helping You Get Through Creative Blocks
If you haven't already, why don't you listen to my podcast episode which introduces this topic in more of a snapshot? If you already have, brill, thank you! Here I will be going a bit deeper and giving you an actionable plan/ideas to get you going with your creative juices again! Questions to ask yourself… Continue reading Helping You Get Through Creative Blocks
What to Do When You Feel Creatively Stuck (podcast)
I've been feeling this resistance lately when trying to create and it's been frustrating! So I sat with myself, got quiet, and this is what I realised... (Companion blog post to follow this week!) Click to play! xx
S. R. Crawford 