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Creating a Writing Space for Max Productivity

Time, energy, and good writing space are all we really need to be able to focus and be productive. It’s important to have a dedicated writing space at home because it signals to your brain that it’s time to write every time you’re in that space. If you tend to bounce around the house a […]

Writing Your Book During COVID-19 Self-Isolation

Filed in Writing Tips by Erika Bennett on March 27, 2020 • 0 Comments

To say we’re living in a weird time is an understatement. Coronavirus (COVID-19) has a majority of our lives on pause, leaving us with a lot of extra time we didn’t have before. To all my writers, if you’ve ever dreamed of writing a book now is the perfect time to get started—and finish! 10 […]

10 Things Highly Productive People Do on Sunday

Filed in From the Desk of... by Erika Bennett on March 19, 2020 • 0 Comments

The busier our lives get, the more we seek out ways to increase productivity and organization. I know the Sunday Scaries can be overwhelming and make us want to hide from our responsibilities that come with Monday mornings, but using Sundays in a way that helps you feel well-rested and prepared for the coming week […]

10 Ways to Rediscover Your Creative Flow

Filed in Ask the Editor by Erika Bennett on February 13, 2020 • 0 Comments

We’ve all experienced bouts of writer’s block or dips in our creative flow. Sometimes, I think that’s the brain’s way of telling us we’re overproducing and need to pull back the reigns a bit. For the most part, though, I believe writer’s block and a stagnant creative flow are because we start taking our creativity […]

Literary-Themed Date Ideas for Valentine’s Day

Filed in From the Desk of... by Erika Bennett on February 12, 2020 • 0 Comments

Valentine’s Day date ideas range from fancy nights out on the town or a low-key night at home, and no matter how you spend your night—or who you’re with—the day is about celebrating the love you are surrounded with. But putting a literary-themed spin on your Valentine’s Day date plans is bound to make any […]