Tag: writers

  • Improve your writing with alpha and beta readers

    Whenever something is being published, such as a book or an article, we want it to be in tiptop shape. You do that by sticking to the writing process and part of that process is revision. After going over your work the first time, it’s a great idea to get…

  • 5 steps to quickly refresh your focus

    I could’ve been finished working on that manuscript had I been focused. This isn’t a pity or bashing party of complaints, but rather observations. My concentration was off, and because it was late (and I needed to resume writing), I wanted an easy way to refresh my focus.  Everything has an opposite,…

  • How to survive a deadline that’s days away

    If you’re a procrastinator (or a recovering one), then you’ve done this plenty of times before. However, that doesn’t lighten the load on your chest, and the closer the deadline gets, the more you think of all things you should’ve, could’ve and would’ve done, including not waiting until the last…

  • In spite of everything else…

    Choose you. Prioritize your happiness and your peace. This past Saturday, I celebrated my entrepreneurial anniversary. It’s been one whole year since I’ve been in this thang full-time. I like to sum up my cycles with a word or phrase. An imprint, if you will. This year, “in spite of”…

  • Custom rituals for common creativity killers

    Though we have similar experiences, we handle them differently. Once aware of these common creativity killers, join me in releasing them through custom rituals. 1. Constipation The most obvious reason is that you’re uncomfortable, and it’s important to be comfortable and relaxed when you’re writing. The less obvious reason is…