Motivation for writing

“I’m writing a first draft and reminding myself that I’m simply shoveling sand into a box so that I can later build sandcastles.”-Shannon Hale Here is one of my favorite wri…

Struggling through a first draft of a story or novel? Here are some of the best tips and quotes on first drafts from writers who have been there.

What are the minimum and maximum word limits for different types of stories? What are the word limits by genre, and how can writers stay within those limits? Find out here with this easy list.

Keep that in mind.

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Apr 2, 2021 - Quotes, inspiration and views on what it means to be a writer. . See more ideas about writer, writing life, writing tips.

One of the things I get asked most is how to get back into writing. There is no magic pill or one-size-fits-all answer. But I have a few ideas. NOTE: This post contains affiliate links. Affiliate links provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to products. Original photo by Hannah […]

This poster could absolve all guilt about time taken away from other things in life so you can write. If you're a hobbyist writer or a part time writer, one who doesn't depend on writing for a full-time income, you probably do feel some guilt about stealing time to do something you love--writing. I like Gloria Steinem's philosophic quote. I imagine she is like many writers who shut out all the everyday parts of life when they write, as though a giant bubble surrounds them. They hear nothing…

It took a writing hiatus to make me realize why I write.

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