The author's guide to identifying and fighting ego-trapping

Posted on January 21, 2023 at 12:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Sometimes it's clear why you're not writing much or writing well. Maybe it's health, maybe it's other obligations (professional or...

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Tagged As: Motivational, Writer Unboxed

How to set and achieve author goals this year

Posted on January 18, 2023 at 2:30 PM by Guest Author

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Do you want to make this your best year yet? Then you need to take steps to further your career....

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What does writing success mean, for you?

Posted on January 11, 2023 at 4:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Jim Dempsey's post for Writer Unboxed discussing the hard facts of traditional publishing isn't intended to be a downer. It's...

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Ready to rebuild or re-energize your writing habit?

Posted on January 3, 2023 at 9:09 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

With a new year comes — for many — the desire to start a new habit or kick an old...

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The Creative Penn: Sometimes, it's okay (or even good) to quit

Posted on December 30, 2022 at 1:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

The changing of the year is a time when many of us think about changes in our life. Sometimes that...

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Tagged As: Joanna Penn, Motivational, Writing advice

Self-care is always important for authors, but especially so right now

Posted on December 22, 2022 at 3:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

As the year winds down, the pressure and intensity can seem to ramp up — making the so-called most wonderful...

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An unconventional pep talk for writers

Posted on December 20, 2022 at 3:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

If you find body humor to be gross, then this post is not for you. However, if you don't mind...

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Thinking about big changes? These authors have advice!

Posted on December 15, 2022 at 8:40 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

It's the time of year — or close to it — where many of us think about fresh starts and...

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A grab bag of writing tips from Jane Friedman's blog

Posted on December 9, 2022 at 10:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

It can be hard to keep on top of all the blogs and news sources that aim to help writers....

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The Writer Unboxed backlist (plus a few new releases)

Posted on December 6, 2022 at 7:50 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

It can be hard to keep on top of all the blogs and news sources that aim to help writers....

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Tagged As: Language, Motivational, Writer Unboxed, Writing advice