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The Writer's Body Scan: Physical Self-Care Tips for Long Writing Sessions
I was three hours into the most productive writing session I'd had in months when my lower back started screaming at me. You know that...

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Aug 145 min read


Micro-Writing Sessions: How to Make 10 Minutes Count
I was lying in bed last Thursday, brain fog thick as mud, when I caught myself thinking, "I'm such a terrible writer. I haven't written...

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Jul 105 min read


Writing Through Flare-Ups: Building a Flexible Writing Schedule
Research and experience show that our body's natural rhythms are integral to creative practice, rather than obstacles to overcome. This...

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Feb 54 min read


How to Keep Writing When Brain Fog Hits
An Indie Author's Guide to Writing with Lupus Photo credit @Unsplash Living with lupus and being an indie author, I've learned that brain...

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Dec 13, 20244 min read


The Spoon Theory Guide to Writing: Managing Your Creative Energy - Part 2
The Spoon-Savvy Writing Schedule Creating a writing schedule that respects your energy levels is important for sustainable creative...

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Nov 25, 20245 min read


The Spoon Theory Guide to Writing: Managing Your Creative Energy - Part 1
You've probably heard the advice: "Write every day." "Push through writer's block." "Wake up at 5 AM to write before work." If you're a...

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Nov 15, 20245 min read


Behind the Scenes: My Writing Process as a Daily Routine
Image by wayhomestudio on Freepik My Writing Routine: Structure and Tools Writing is both an art and a discipline. This is how I organize...

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Oct 22, 20244 min read


Tips for Aspiring Indie Authors - Choosing the Indie Path
When I decided to publish my first book, I knew right away that I wanted to go the indie route. My experience with traditional publishing...

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Jul 25, 20243 min read
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