• Rebuilding Your Writing Routine: Strategies for Overcoming Procrastination and Achieving Your Writing Goals in 2024

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    Whether you took the summer off from writing or experienced distractions that took you off course, now is the perfect time to set new writing goals for the remainder of 2024. From beating procrastination to nurturing your creative spirit, we’re going to discuss practical strategies and help you plan out writing objectives for the next few months. If you’re ready to start rebuilding your writing routine, follow our strategies to set yourself up for a fulfilling and successful end of the year. Start Small to Rebuild Your Writing Routine One of the biggest hurdles in rebuilding your writing routine is…

  • 5 Life-Changing Benefits of Reading

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    Reading offers numerous benefits including expanding knowledge, cultivating empathy, enhancing critical thinking, reducing stress, and fostering creativity. Despite its decline, exemplified by a study where 46% of Americans didn't read a book in 2023, the enriching aspects of this activity are invaluable and worth prioritizing.

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    Insider Secrets on Habit-Stacking for Writers

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    If you haven’t heard of habit-stacking, it’s a phrase coined by author James Clear in his book Atomic Habits. Habit-stacking is a method for building and maintaining habits and it involves pairing a new habit with an existing one to create a routine. Developing and maintaining solid writing habits is an important first step for writers because these habits form the foundation of consistency. Without routines and consistent practice, it can be challenging to make meaningful progress with your writing. So today, we’ll explore how you can leverage habit-stacking to improve your writing productivity, consistency, and overall output. 8 Habit-Stacking…

  • Quick Start Guide: Using Beta Reader Feedback

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    Receiving the first round of beta reader feedback on your manuscript can stir up a mix of emotions. On the one hand, you will feel a sense of pride and accomplishment for making it this far in the process and having real reader feedback in your hands. The flip side of that—you may find yourself in another battle with self-doubt as you page through the comments. So, how can you use that beta reader feedback to take your story to the next level? This article covers exactly how to use your beta reader feedback to improve your writing. Organize the…