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November 2023

How to be a resilient writer
Resilience depends on your mindset — but it also takes a community.
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Jon Reed
Pros and cons of NaNoWriMo
National Novel Writing Month is one way to generate your first draft. But it's not right for everyone. Here are some pros of prose and cons of…
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Jon Reed
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October 2023

What are you afraid of? 10 common writing fears
Fear robs us of our creativity, our dreams and our potential. Here are 10 common fears most writers face - and a small step you can take to overcome…
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Jon Reed
How to handle fear of success
We're all familiar with fear of failure. But fear of success? Also a Thing.
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Jon Reed
Pay yourself first - in writing time
Prioritize your writing - even if it's just a few minutes a day.
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Jon Reed
Am I too old to be an author?
Your age isn't stopping you from writing a book. Your fear and excuses are.
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Jon Reed
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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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