Why Fiction Writing Is the Hardest Type of Writing (and How to Make It Way Easier)
All types of writing can be difficult, let’s be real. But it’s my opinion that fiction writing is THE hardest type of writing for a certain type of writer. It’s the intuitive writers that struggle the most with the fiction writing process, from beginning to end. So, how do you know if you’re an “intuitive […]
The Biggest Lie Fiction Writers Tell Themselves to Self-Sabotage Their Writing Goals
Both writers of fiction and nonfiction run into roadblocks with their writing, that’s not surprising. However, there is a very specific block that seems to especially plague fiction writers. Usually, it happens before the writer has even started writing their story, but it’s also very common for this to occur once the writer is about […]
The #1 Thing That Holds Writers Back Is NOT Skill or Talent—It’s Self-Confidence.
Almost every time I do a consultation with a new client, it’s a writer who is absolutely sure they know what their problem is. Much of the time they tell me they need to learn “craft and structure.” Sometimes they say they need to take more classes or read more books on writing. Frequently I […]
Have Writing Anxiety? Intuitive Writing May Be the Answer.
Every writer I’ve ever worked with has specific anxiety trigger points that occur during different phases of the writing process. Some writers are the most anxious while writing the first draft, because everything feels chaotic, messy, and uncertain. Other writers love the first draft phase, but their anxiety kicks in when it’s time to edit. […]
Procrastinating on Your Writing? Why Writers Need Accountability to Keep Going.
Most writers know they need accountability in one form or another. Otherwise, it’s too easy to procrastinate forever and never start (or finish) the book we want so badly to write. But the problem is that too many writers get it wrong with accountability. The worst kind of accountability comes from writing methods that are […]