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How to start writing again after a break
Had a pause from your writing? Here's how to pick up where you left off.
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Jon Reed
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May 2023
How to reframe writing obstacles
Obstacles aren't blocking your path. They are the path.
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Jon Reed
April 2023
What are your writing rituals?
Writing rituals are cues that help trigger a regular writing habit. Here's what they are, why they work - and how to design your own.
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Jon Reed
How to avoid toxic productivity
Productivity is drilled into us, as writers. But here's when it can become a problem – and what to do about it.
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Jon Reed
March 2023
Why do you want to be an author?
Get clear about your 'why' to boost your motivation when things get tough.
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Jon Reed
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Self-care for writers
Look after yourself with these tips to avoid burnout and nurture your creative wellbeing.
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Jon Reed
How to unleash your creativity
Feeling stuck? Think you’re just not creative? Think again. Here are 7 ways to get those ideas flowing.
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Jon Reed
February 2023
7 reasons you procrastinate (and what to do about it)
You want to write - so what's stopping you? Here are some common reasons for procrastination, with a suggested solution for each.
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Jon Reed
7 ways to overcome impostor syndrome
You're a writer because you write. Defy your inner critic and give yourself permission.
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Jon Reed
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Stop comparing yourself to other writers
Comparison is the thief of joy. Focus on your own unique path instead.
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Jon Reed
The iceberg illusion
We only see the end result of creative work - so we tend to underestimate the time, effort and persistence required to get there.
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Jon Reed
January 2023
Take small steps to achieve your big writing goal
Small steps help you avoid overwhelm, overcome procrastination, and increase your motivation. What’s not to like?
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