• New Year, new book. If you’re an aspiring author determined to publish in 2021, this list of tips for writers is for you.

    New Year’s Tips for Writers

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    New Year, new book. If you’re an aspiring author determined to publish in 2021, this list of tips for writers is for you. 1. Create an action plan. Not even writer’s block will stand in your way in 2021. Take time to create an action plan that you can actually stick to. Make sure it’s a realistic action plan and be honest with yourself. Set quantifiable writing goals to hit specific word counts, a date to have a publishing deal signed, and book release details set up. 2. Find the optimal writing space. Time, energy, and good writing space are…

  • By creating an intention we make the active choice to experience a specific journey for the year. An example of creating an intention for a year would be...

    How to Set Realistic Intentions for 2021

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    By creating an intention, we make the active choice to experience a specific type of day or a specific journey for the year. A simple example of creating an intention for the day is saying, “I’m going to have a great day.” And an example of creating an intention for a year would be “I’m going to find a new hobby I enjoy” or “I’m going to write my book in 2021.” With a brand new year insight, and what feels like a never-ending pandemic, most of us are probably feeling one of two ways about resolutions for 2021. One…

  • Most write goals down for the new year and forget all about them a few months later. Here are some ways to set some new, attainable goals & stick to them...

    Writing Smart Goals for the Month

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    You don’t have to wait for a new year, month, or week to start to make some new smart goals. The beginning of a new year makes many of us feel like we need to write down huge dreams and goals for the year, but come March or April we probably fall off track. But have no fear, today is a great day to set some new, attainable goals for this month. Here are some ideas to get you started: 6 Goals to Set This Month 1. Set a reading challenge on Goodreads. This challenge lets you set how many…

  • Lent for Christian Writers

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    The season of Lent has a rich history in the Christian tradition, calling for believers to prepare for Easter and meditate on Christ’s sacrifice on the cross. As writers, our work always calls for observation and reflection of the events, emotions, people, and scenes around us. So how can we allow this rich period of Lenten reflection and discipline infuse into our writing? Set a writing goal on your Lenten journey Lent is a forty-day journey between Ash Wednesday and Easter. On Ash Wednesday, crosses of ashes are painted on the forehead to show our human frailty. At the same…