Author encourages fellow writers to think like a bodybuilder

Posted on 12/04/2019 at 12:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Nowadays, we recognize the equal importance of mental and physical health. So Joanna Penn was delighted to hear novelist and...

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Tagged As: Joanna Penn, Motivational, Writing advice

Kristine Kathryn Rusch takes on the pursuit of perfection

Posted on 12/03/2019 at 09:08 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Perfectionism is a year-round demon for many of us, including writers. And the extra pressure from the holidays certainly doesn’t...

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Tagged As: Kristine Kathryn Rusch, Motivational, Video, Writing advice

Try this trick to tackle all the items on your to-do list

Posted on 11/04/2019 at 04:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Kimberley Grabas of Your Writer Platform shared a trick to managing your to-do list, and we put it to the...

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Tagged As: Motivational, Time management

Bestselling author shares her experience with anxiety, tips for handling it

Posted on 10/27/2019 at 12:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

In spite of our glee over hearty soups, pumpkin-flavored everything, and bookish Halloween costumes, we know that this time of...

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Tagged As: Joanna Penn, Motivational, Writer's block / writing prompts

4 methods of countering negative self-talk for authors

Posted on 10/23/2019 at 04:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

You might not think that something called the “good enough approach” would be a healthy way to respond to self-doubt....

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Tagged As: Joanna Penn, Motivational

How to overcome the obstacles keeping you from marketing your book

Posted on 10/22/2019 at 04:30 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

There are a number of reasons why we avoid or procrastinate certain tasks, and not all of them boil down...

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Tagged As: Marketing, Motivational, The Book Designer

Monday motivation: Why expecting failure is good

Posted on 09/30/2019 at 12:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

We truly don’t mean to sound like your parents when we share posts from authors and writing experts encouraging you...

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Tagged As: Kristine Kathryn Rusch, Motivational

"The Water Cure" author: Let's talk about our rejections

Posted on 09/22/2019 at 12:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Sophie Mackintosh’s debut novel was a smash hit, landing on the 2018 Booker Prize longlist. But she too faced plenty...

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Tagged As: Motivational, The Guardian

Two-minute tip: How and why to think positive as a writer

Posted on 08/24/2019 at 12:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Positive thinking is no substitute for hard work or perseverance. Nor is it easy in the face of a demanding...

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Tagged As: Motivational, Romance Writers of America, Video, Writing advice

Kristine Kathryn Rusch: Why are you quitting before you even struggle?

Posted on 08/15/2019 at 10:39 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

We know our authors are smart, motivated, and hard-working. But who among us couldn’t use a good pep talk/kick in...

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Tagged As: Kristine Kathryn Rusch, Motivational