• Some writers feel what they call the "writing blues" after pouring their heart and soul into a writing project. Having...

    Post-Writing Blues

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    Disclosure If you or any other person have concerns about depression you should consult with your health care provider immediately. The opinions and views expressed on this blog and website have no relation to those of any academic, hospital, health practice, or other governing institution.   What Is Post-Writing Blues? You did it! You finished writing your book and a huge weight has been lifted off your shoulders. So, why do you feel … down? Post-writing blues, which is also referred to as post-creation depression, can creep in at the end of a long creative journey. All creative types—writers, singers, dancers,…

  • Winter writing. Here are our top 10 tips to stay warm as you write this winter.1. Wear fingerless gloves. 2. Keep a blanket nearby. Open to see more...

    Winter Writing: 10 Tips For Staying Warm

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    There is something about the winter that makes me want to write even more. Maybe it’s because it’s an indoor activity that keeps me out of the cold weather or because it’s a great excuse to make my workspace extra cozy for writing time—whatever the reason the winter season is a great time to focus on your writing. There is something to beware of when writing in the winter: sitting still for long periods of time makes it harder to keep your body warm. So, you may notice you feel colder at your desk than you typically do when moving…

  • Writing Through the Winter Blues

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    You don’t have to live in Alaska to feel the effect of the winter blues. If you live in the south, the lack of daylight after work can be enough to throw off your mood. Where most could hunker down and cozy up inside until spring, if you’re a writer you may need to push through your winter blues in order to keep creating. But how do you keep writing if you aren’t feeling chipper? Some days aren’t meant to be pushed through; if you’re having a bad day let yourself have a bad day. Drink enough water, do something…

  • There's less than a week left of NaNoWriMo. Here’s how to keep moving forward, no matter which stage you’re at in your writing this month.

    NaNoWriMo Check-In 

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    If you’ve been participating in NaNoWriMo this year, my guess is you’re acutely aware that there is less than a week left to accomplish the challenge of writing 50,000 words in the month of November. Don’t start to sweat at that thought. Here’s how to keep moving forward, no matter which stage you’re at in your writing this month. If you’re super far behind. Take a few minutes to figure out why or how you got so far behind on your NaNoWriMo project. Did something unexpected come up at work or home that is out of your control? Give yourself…