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 Tips to Writing Your Book During COVID-19 1. Build a schedule. We all need some normalcy in our lives right now and routines are a great way to infuse some comfort into our days. Create a writing schedule that includes time for research, character building,…
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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 is a huge game-changer. Here are 10 ways you can increase productivity on Sundays & prepare for a new week: 1. Make a to-do list for the upcoming week The first step to optimizing your productivity is sitting down and making a list. Lists…
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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 for granted. We pull and tug on our creativity, but we don’t refill our tank. That’s when blocks in creativity most often reveal themselves. These tips will help you get outside your box and rediscover your creative flow in no time. Try a new workout.…
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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 book lover happy. If you’re looking for a date idea to make your Valentine’s Day extra special, here are eight ideas to inspire you: Take a trip to a local bookstore and each pick out a book for the other. Not only do you get…