Writer’s problems aren’t all about the writing. Sometimes it’s the way we work that causes the most difficulties. Writing isn’t cleaning the drains but it still isn’t the easiest job to do every day. Forget those romantic visions of writers sitting around in pubs being witty and eloquent all day before returning home to spend […]
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Fear of Failure
Fear of failure is often expressed subconsciously. It takes the form of worries. These worries distract us from our goals and are a root cause of procrastination. Do you spend too much time worrying? Do you sometimes feel you should be cleaning your house instead of writing? You are not alone. Sometimes when I am […]
TIRED WRITING
ARE YOU TIRED WRITING? One of the problems writers face from time to time is being ‘tired writing.’ This is pretty normal during the editing/revision period as this stage can drag on and it can be draining to read the same pages over and over again. It is also easy to miss obvious mistakes at […]
Hooked on the Internet
Another very common problem for writers and non-writers is feeling they are ‘hooked on the net.’ The amount of hours the Internet can steal from right under our noses doesn’t bear thinking about. In fact, I can’t bear thinking about it – myself. I admit that sometimes I just can’t avoid peeking at Facebook, or […]
The Power of Introverts
ARE YOU AN INTROVERT AND A WRITER? The power of introverts is a phrase I never expected to hear much. Power is more frequently discussed in connection with extroverts. Recently I watched a Ted Talk by Susan Cain and I was struck by how she expressed thoughts and feelings that I have also experienced, but […]
BUCKET LIST
TO WRITE OR NOT TO WRITE We’re all familiar with the film ‘The Bucket List’ (2007) with Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman starring as two terminally ill cancer patients who decide to break free from their limited hospital existence. They run away and do all the things they wished they’d done before they became ill. […]
How to Get Motivated
We all have motivation problems from time to time Sometimes we just need to be more aware of what motivates us – we often don’t know exactly what that is. Do you know what motivates you? If not – try making a list. Perhaps you find a good book or film might inspire you? For […]