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Mastering Time Management to Overcome Writer’s Block
Writer’s block, that dreaded creative impasse, can make even the most experienced writers feel like beginners. But the good news is that it’s not an insurmountable challenge. Effective time management is your secret weapon to unlock your writing flow and conquer writer’s block. In this post, we’ll delve deeper into techniques that can help you overcome this common hurdle. As someone who has sat there, feeling helpless, facing a blank page, I know how frustrating writer’s block can be, but personally, I found that better time management helped me focus. It was a tool I could use to help generate more ideas and enhance my overall writing. The Power of…
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Unlock Your Writing Wealth: How Your Mindset Can Propel Your Earnings
Have you ever wondered what separates the authors of bestsellers from those who struggle to make ends meet? The answer, quite often, isn’t simply about talent or skill (although, this can make a difference). It’s about mindset. In this post, we’ll explore the vital connection between your mindset and your earnings as a writer. Your words have the potential to create wealth in a multitude of ways, but first, let’s delve into the prosperous writer’s mindset. From someone who constantly battled mindset, trust me, this is GOLD! The Prosperous Writer’s Mindset You’re probably wondering what that is. Well, let me tell you, a prosperous writer’s mindset is a formidable asset…
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3 Ways to Be Authentically You, When Writing
Writing is a powerful means of self-expression and communication, but it’s not just about conveying information—it’s also about revealing your authentic self. When you write with authenticity, your words resonate on a deeper level with your readers. It fosters a connection, builds trust, and makes your content, course, or nonfiction book truly memorable. So, why is authenticity so crucial, and how can you infuse it into your writing? You’re probably wondering why authenticity matters… Authenticity in writing is like a breath of fresh air in a world filled with manufactured content. It’s about being genuine, honest, and transparent in your words. For service-based business owners, like me, my clients feel…
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From Low Confidence, to On Fire (F@ck You)!
I allowed my fear of being judged to control me for a long time. When I went to university to study for my BA, I was a mature student who was 37 weeks pregnant with my third and youngest child. I had to take 2 weeks off following the birth (I was told I had to withdraw if I took more time off), and I was told they would send me the work. I was studying creative writing, and we were learning how to structure our fictional work to book standards. I missed those weeks. I thought I understood it, but clearly, I hadn’t quite grasped it. I kept getting…
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Stop Saying You Don’t Have Time to Write!
How many times have you caught yourself saying, “I don’t have time to write”? If you’re like many aspiring writers, this phrase might be an all-too-familiar refrain. The truth is, life can get busy, and finding time for your writing projects can be a challenge. But fear not! With the right strategies, you can reclaim your writing time and make progress in your creative endeavors. I always remind my clients that they are in control of their time, so they, therefore have the power. Often, time is used as an excuse, because a person doesn’t have the mindset, confidence, or skills to write, and therefore, it’s just easier to say…
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How to Increase Your Self-Confidence in 3 Easy Steps so You Can Kick-Ass
When I work with clients who want to write a book but haven’t made a start, we start to explore why they haven’t started. There are common themes when it comes to their reasons, for example, some people believe they don’t have the skills, while others don’t have the right mindset, but for others, they simply don’t have the confidence. Lack of self-confidence can hold you back in many aspects of your life, so here are 3 top tips to help you increase your confidence so you can kick ass and do anything you want to do! ‘I’m not like them (influencer, public figure, celebrity)…’ Unfortunately, we live in a…
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Secure Your Income by Creating an Amazing Writer’s Business Model
If writing has been a side hustle for you, but you want to start and make a full-time income from this. you need to create a business model. When you’re a business owner, you create a business model because it gives you direction, as it helps you understand where your money is going to come from. If you find that your products and services won’t bring in the money you desire, you can rethink your ideas, tweak your goal, or consider other streams of income that are more passive and won’t impact too much of your time. It also helps you create the business goals you need, which form the…
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How to Structure your Blog Posts for Success
There are four main parts to a successful blog post and in this post, we’ll talk through the structure so that you are able to create compelling blog posts, to publish on your epic blog. Many of my clients tell me that they haven’t added a blog to their website because they don’t know how to write an effective blog post. Once you have this formula down, writing for your blog becomes easier – all you have to do is choose your topic and subtopics! The first important component for any blog post is your post title. Your title is going to introduce the article’s main idea. the more compelling…
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How to Overcome Your Fear of Revealing Too Much When You’re Writing
Writing is revealing… There’s no other way to frame this. Fear number 4 of the 7 most common writing fears is the fear of revealing too much when you write. When you write, you always reveal a little something of yourself, especially when you write non-fiction. I can tell you why you fear revealing too much – we feel this makes us vulnerable. Many people see vulnerability as a weakness, but often, this is how others grow to love us. Getting over this fear sometimes takes a little time. Many writers don’t realize how personal a book is to them until they’ve written it, and sometimes they come to see…
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How to Conquer Your Fear of Successful Writing
Success is something that many people enjoy, but for others, it’s a frightening thought. Not everyone wants to be successful. If you are successful and have always been, this can be a difficult notion for you to understand. So let’s explain this notion in a little more detail… Successful writers often find they have fame, but not all writers want this. Of course, it doesn’t mean they are recognized in the street as much as a celebrity, but it does mean they have a name. A name that can be recognized and criticized, because writing a publishable piece and putting your name out there is exposing yourself – you’re vulnerable…
