Are you a planner when it comes to writing, or do you fly by the seat of your pants? I’ve asked this question on social media a few times before, and the verdict seems to be about half-and-half. But that’s understandable—we authors are as diverse in our processes as we are in our books. What... Continue Reading →
I don’t know about you, but this winter has felt unaccountably long. Being a Canadian girl, I’m a huge fan of winter. I love everything about it - the outdoor sports, the snowfall, the breathtaking landscapes... I even love the early sunsets and the long, dark nights. So for me to admit that I’d grown... Continue Reading →
You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems. Those are the words of author James Clear in his best-selling book Atomic Habits—which, by the way, I happen to be currently reading. So this post was not inspired by a Google search for awesome motivational quotes... Continue Reading →
One of the things I love to do in my writing day is take a lunchtime break to walk the dog and listen to a podcast. Recently, on one of the regular podcasts I listen to, author and entrepreneur Jennifer Cohen was being featured, and she said something that made me stop in my tracks.... Continue Reading →
As all my fellow writers know, being an author means being a self-employed entrepreneur. It’s a wonderful thing to work for yourself. To have no one to answer to but you, to create your own schedule, determine your own tasks and objectives, and to work your own hours. But critically, being a self-employed entrepreneur means... Continue Reading →
Let’s talk productivity. Check out YouTube, Instagram, or any social media platform really, and you’ll find more than enough advice on how to be more productive. You’ll find content creators whose whole platforms revolve around how to get more done, how to work smarter, how to increase your output. As a writer, whose entire livelihood... Continue Reading →
I’m going to come clean at the outset of this post. This is not a lecture. I am not going to tell you why consistent execution matters, why you should do it, or how you should begin. No, this is more of a confession. I mentioned in my last post 3 Ways that I am... Continue Reading →
In my last post, Reflecting on My 2022 Year as a Writer, I outlined how I was doing a deep-dive into the successes and challenges which the previous year brought me. The reason I did this was not only to gain perspective on how my year went, but also to determine where I needed new... Continue Reading →
The new year is officially here. For all my writing friends out there, I’m sure that by now you’ve all defined your goals and outlined your strategies for achieving them. The days and weeks leading up to the big Oh-One-Oh-One-Twenty-Three has been spent reflecting on the previous year in one form or another. I, too,... Continue Reading →
NaNoWriMo is officially here. For those of you who consider yourselves a part of the writing community, you are no doubt intimately familiar with this literary calendar landmark. For those of you who have yet to hear of this wonderful event, NA-tional NO-vel WRI-ting MO-nth happens each November. It is an official event organized by... Continue Reading →
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