When I wrote my first novel, I was a full-time college student, full-time 911 dispatcher, new wife, and mother of a three year old and a seven year old. And I wasn’t studying English or writing (that was undergrad). I was majoring in Political Science with plans to go to law school, so I was…
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10 ways to more peacefully work through low-energy cycles
I’m referring to the times when you aren’t exactly bursting with energy and standing on the mountaintop with plans of taking over the world. You’re moving a bit slower and might feel a bit more fuzzy-minded and less ambitious. Doesn’t mean that stuff doesn’t get done, you’re just craving more input than output. For me,…
How to determine if it’s an interest or an intention
I’m interested in replacing all products in my home with the natural version. Having original artwork on the walls. Finishing my book. Decorating my laundry room. Going to DC this year. Selling 200 books this month. Being published in a bomb ass magazine. Hosting a writer’s retreat. Trying the 21-day fruitarian fast again. But all…
How to properly summon your writing gauge
Yesterday, I posted about wanting to finish your book, but not feeling like writing. I explained the concept of the writing gauge and how it works. Since then, I’ve been asked how to know what number you’re at. Great question! If you’ve had a hectic day, don’t go reading your writing gauge in the middle of…
Write your novel 10x better with Myers Briggs
If you haven’t already, take the Myers Briggs personality test and discover your own MBTI personality type. Of all tests I’ve done, this one is, by far, the most accurate. I’m an INFP, and if you’re familiar then that gives you a great sense of who I am. Then I took it to another level…