11 productivity tips for writers

Posted on 04/02/2020 at 09:15 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Right now, many of us have all the time in the world. But even still, focusing and committing to a...

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Tagged As: Joanna Penn, Motivational, Writer's Digest

Step one in developing a writing practice

Posted on 04/01/2020 at 12:41 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Susan DeFreitas, an award-winning author, editor, and book coach, is kicking off a seven-part series on developing a writing practice....

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Tagged As: Jane Friedman, Motivational

Joanna Penn's five tips on working from home effectively

Posted on 03/16/2020 at 02:45 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

The coronavirus outbreak has minted many new remote workers. Whether you’re among them, whether you want to share advice with...

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Tagged As: Joanna Penn, Motivational, The business of writing

How to write confidently, no matter what people think of your genre

Posted on 03/12/2020 at 09:56 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

No matter your content, writing takes a certain amount of courage. But some genres carry an extra amount of anxiety...

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Tagged As: Joanna Penn, Motivational

Monday motivation: Recast those negative thoughts

Posted on 02/24/2020 at 11:19 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Penny Sansevieri may be a bestselling author and marketing expert now, but that doesn’t mean she’s never hit a roadblock....

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Tagged As: Motivational, Penny Sansevieri

Where can readers find passion in your fiction?

Posted on 02/15/2020 at 12:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

C.S. Lakin knows that for some writers, the job is just that — a job. But for her — and,...

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Tagged As: C.S. Lakin / Live Write Thrive, Motivational

Kristine Kathryn Rusch: The power (and necessity) of realistic optimism

Posted on 02/08/2020 at 12:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

It’s been a chaotic week in the world — in terms of literature, national politics, and global developments. On top...

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Tagged As: Kristine Kathryn Rusch, Motivational

The Creative Penn: How to be (or strive to be) indistractable

Posted on 01/13/2020 at 10:52 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Imagine being indistractible. That’s not a pipe dream, at least according to Joanna Penn’s latest podcast guest. Nir Eyal used...

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Tagged As: Joanna Penn, Motivational

The psychology of arranging your writing space

Posted on 01/08/2020 at 10:26 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Whether it’s out of a need for a fresh start or for something to do while the weather isn’t your...

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Tagged As: C.S. Lakin / Live Write Thrive, Motivational

Authors, be brave in 2020

Posted on 01/01/2020 at 12:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

When you look back at 2019, are you filled with pride for the effort you put forth, gains you made,...

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Tagged As: Motivational, The Book Designer