• Class Is Back in Session: Time Management 101

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    Ding! Ding! August is here, and that means school is starting. Once the hectic mornings, early breakfasts, and crazy traffic dies down, back-to-school season can be the perfect opportunity for some “you” time to write your book. Trust me, once that school bus drives away, it’s tempting to just scroll away on your phone or catch up on some emails, but time management can help you become the most productive version of yourself! Writer Shopping List Just like every kid receives a back-to-school shopping list (tissues, glue, crayons, hand sanitizer…the lists seem to grow every year!), you should create a…

  • New Year, new book! Here are five ways to set and stick to your New Year's writing goals: 1/ Find the optimal writing space. It doesn’t have to be fancy...

    How to Stick to Your New Year’s Writing Goals

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    New Year, new book! If you’re an aspiring author determined to publish in 2023 or a writer just wanting to increase their productivity, this list of tips is for you. Here are 5 ways to set and stick to New Year’s writing goals: 1. Create an action plan. Just writing down a list of goals isn’t enough this year. Take time to create an action plan for every goal you want to achieve. Be honest with yourself and make sure it’s a realistic action plan that you can stick to. The action plan should include quantifiable milestones, like hitting a…

  • We have put together a list of five goals to help all of you aspiring authors who are ready to cross that finish line and make your book happen this year...

    5 Goals for Aspiring Authors

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    We have put together a list of five goals to help all of you aspiring authors who are ready to cross that finish line and make your book happen this year once and for all. 1. Writing Goals It’s time to make a realistic action plan you can stick to. Be honest with yourself and set a goal to hit a specific number of words on a consistent basis. And whatever you do, don’t let writer’s block stand in your way.  2. Publishing Goals Write down your expectations for self-publishing. Are you just trying to publish a few copies for…

  • Finding the right frame of mind to focus these last 60 days of the year takes focus and productivity. Here are 10 tips to boost your productivity...

    Boost Your Productivity for the Last 60 Days of 2021

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    As the holiday months start to wind up, we can all feel that 2021 is starting to wind down. Take a peek back at your list of goals and resolutions you made for this year. Are you as far along as you’d hoped you’d be on accomplishing your 2021 goals? If not, have no fear! You still have 60 days left in the year to make as much headway as possible. Using January 1st, 2022 as the goal mark, your last 60 days of the year start on November 2nd, 2021. Finding the right frame of mind to focus these last…