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Lessons Learned From a Writing Life Part Two
Be BOLD – Don’t censor your thoughts and ideas no matter how outside the mainstream they are. Playing it safe doesn’t bode well for a writer. Be FEARLESS – Don’t be afraid to try new things, embrace new technology, or hit publish on that novel you’ve had sitting in your desk drawer collecting dust for all these years. You never…
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Exercise Tips for Busy Writers (And Other Desk-Jockeys)
Any writer knows that a sedentary lifestyle is the enemy of creativity. Nevertheless, it can be hard to find the time and motivation to exercise when you’re trying to meet a deadline. The following will help you make exercise a part of your writing routine. The benefits of exercise for writers: It’s no secret that leading a sedentary lifestyle can…
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6 Ideas For A More Creative Space
If you haven’t guessed it – this month’s theme is creativity. One of the most frequent questions people ask me is: “How do you optimize your space for creativity?” That’s not always and easy answer because I feel like I’m still experimenting with my own creative space. Some days, I don’t want to work in my creative space at all…
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5 Steps to Getting Creative in the Bedroom
Someone’s eyes just popped out of their head, and Auntie Mavis is clutching her pearls. But let’s face it, for some couples, the same vanilla sex day in, day out, becomes a monotonous exercise in, well, getting off. Here are a few tips for adding some spice back into your love life and keeping things in the bedroom creative and…
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21 Things You Need to Know About Writing as a Career Before You Quit Your Job. #amwriting
I know – I know! Geez, Steph, way to piss all over someone’s dreams. But I don’t think people really understand what it actually takes to sell and THRIVE as a self-employed writer, and a lot of that depends on your personality, your productivity skills, your strengths, your motivation, your weaknesses, and whether or not you have someone to support…
