Posts Tagged: Writing tips

Distracted Writer: 6 Ways to Conquer a Holiday Break

posted on 11/20/2017

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I’m writing this on a chilly Georgia morning, the Monday before Thanksgiving, with my peppermint mocha coffee in hand. Like many of my American counterparts, my kids are off school this week and we are gearing up for family and turkey and major indigestion. I have a deadline next week, which is why my kids are enjoying […]

Distracted Writer Video: Why Do NaNoWriMo?

posted on 11/01/2017

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Hi, writing friends — If you’re busy starting on NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) this week, close this browser and go get to work! You can watch this in December! If you’re not currently doing NaNoWriMo, have you considered it? Maybe heard the fuss and wondered whether it would really help you with your writing? Check out […]

Good Morning, Sunshine: Distracted Writer Habit #1

posted on 09/19/2017

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Any other early risers out there? Can I get a shout out? (Or maybe a whisper so we don’t wake everyone else)? Last year, when I had a full-time day job, I got up every morning around 4:30 a.m. to start my writing day (okay, sometimes it was more like 4:38 after the snooze button). […]