By Jill-Ayn, on May 29th, 2016 Welcome back to Motivational Monday. Hope your writing is going well.
You know, I’ve always been a stubborn kinda gal. (They used to tell me I came out of the womb, fighting.) And because of my stubbornness, I tend to get crazy with To-Do Lists–as in, I can write them, but not stick to them . . . → Read More: The Un-Schedule for Writers
By Jill-Ayn, on May 22nd, 2016 Welcome back to Motivational Monday!
Writing can feel lonely at times. Although my characters keep me company, sometimes I just want to talk to another person who’s in this crazy profession. When I can’t get together with writer friends, I do the next best thing–I go visit the best writers on the planet, via You-Tube.
. . . → Read More: Inspiration for Writers from You-Tube
By Jill-Ayn, on May 15th, 2016 Welcome back to Motivational Monday!
Okay, so let’s talk about motivation. What can get you back into writing your book when you “just don’t feel like it?” This question plagues seasoned and new writers alike, so don’t feel that you’re alone here. Here’s what helps me in these situations.
1- Clear the decks. Your mind . . . → Read More: How to Get Motivated to Write
By Jill-Ayn, on May 8th, 2016 Welcome back to Motivational Monday! Hope your writing is going well.
I have to say, on the subject of writers reading, that I wholeheartedly agree with what Stephen King says: “If you don’t have time to read, you don’t have the time (or the tools) to write. Simple as that.” (from Stephen King On Writing) . . . → Read More: Writers Need to Read
By Jill-Ayn, on May 1st, 2016 Welcome back to Motivational Monday!
Did you know it’s okay NOT to plot? And it’s also okay if you’re not a free-spirited Pantser (one who writes by the seat of their pants). Most of us fall somewhere in between the two opposite camps.
The only planning I do for my books is to know the . . . → Read More: Pantser, Plotter, or In-Between?
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