Where Normal Need Not Apply
We often have more ideas for stories than we actually write, and somehow, we choose and prioritize. Why might we not write a story idea that we’re passionate about—and is there anything we can do to overcome those reasons?
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After we had to say goodbye to our cat last weekend and were debating the “right” time to get a new pet, I was reminded of a lesson from the writing world. When we encounter problems, the advice isn’t to give up or wait a year. It’s to try, try again.
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Goals are good, but when things don’t work out like we planned, we can still try to appreciate any enjoyment along the way. The journey of life is what matters.
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Chronic problems can affect our ability to write and are sometimes caused by typing. But we have options to help us overcome the aches and pains of writing so that we can once again escape into our characters and stories.
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As writers, we can burn out in so many different aspects of our lives that it’d be a surprise if we never burned out. And if we don’t deal with our burnout, the problems are likely to get worse, so we might need to make changes.
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This time of year is ripe for wrap-ups of what we accomplished over the previous year. However, it’s easy to reach the end of 2017 and feel like a failure for not accomplishing enough or not reaching a certain goal or milestone.
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Like many, this time of year, I’m often in the mood for Christmas-themed stories. So that’s a reminder that while holidays are chaotic, we might use them for writing inspiration.
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The Finding Nemo quote to “Just keep swimming” encourages us to keep going no matter the obstacles, but we might not know how. Jenna Victoria shares her 6 tips to write despite our problems.
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Encouragement, cheerleading, or just plain listening might seem simple or shallow…until that’s exactly what you need. Even if all you do is read my posts, you’re helping me.
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As writers, we’re not in control of many aspects of our career, and the resulting worries can make it hard to concentrate or feel creative. But maybe we can reach a point of not letting our anxiety get in our way.
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