‘Flow’ in action: how we can apply it (Part 2)
This is Part 2 of the ‘Flow for writers’ series. You can read Part 1 in full HERE, or find a short recap below. Welcome…
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An introduction to FLOW (Part 1)
A Hungarian-American scientist dedicated his life’s work to researching the science and art of flow. His decades of research included studying those working in creative,…
5 Hidden Benefits of Being an INFJ Writer
One of my students asked me the other day about the positives of being an INFJ writer. The question made me stop and think because…
How Can I Know When to Trust My Intuition (In Writing and Life)?
In my last article, One Easy Way to Tell the Difference Between Fear and Intuition, I talked about the exact way that fear feels different from intuition, and…
The Not-Good-Enough Hole and Why Writers Are Always Falling Into It
Picture this: You’re sitting around relaxing, scrolling through Instagram, when suddenly you see a post from a writer friend: “So excited! Just signed on with…
Real Writers Persist. Always.
When writers first start out writing they tend to concentrate on all the wrong things. The big question always seems to be: Do I have…
Have Writing Anxiety? Intuitive Writing May Be the Answer
Every writer I’ve ever worked with has specific anxiety trigger points that occur during different phases of the writing process. Some writers are the most…
Taking Time for Your Writing…and the Guilt That Comes With It.
If you’re a writer—and especially if you’re a writer who isn’t bringing in a significant (or any) amount of income from your writing—then you probably…
You Do Not Write the Story. The Story Writes You.
Why is learning how to write so hard? If you want to be a writer, there are countless MFA programs, online courses, and more advice…
Readers Connect Most Strongly with Writers Who Dare to Be Vulnerable.
Usually when we think about “book marketing” we think of glitzy ad campaigns or nuking everyone on social media with relentless messages to “buy my…