Category: Writing Process
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Be Seen Trying
I recently heard the phrase: “don’t be afraid to be seen trying” from an author-tuber that I watch regularly. As often happens, listening to her talk about this idea and her thoughts got my brain going. I think there is a level of vulnerability involved in making public attempts at anything, especially anything creative. For…
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Disconnecting
We have all heard how important it is to disconnect from technology every so often. According to science and the internet, disconnecting from technology can increase mindfulness, increase social connections, increase focus and productivity, improve sleep quality, and more. With all of the positives of stepping away from technology from time to time, I don’t…
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Mood and Creativity
Our moods and emotions have a big impact on our day-to-day life. If we feel good, we usually enjoy things just a little bit more. If we are in a bad mood… well, that’s usually when we feel a bit more negative about pretty much everything. I find that writing (and creativity, in general) falls…
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Evolving as a Writer
Sometimes when you revisit an old project, it hits you differently than it did before, and you have to ask: “…what was I thinking?” Or the plot, characters, or style don’t interest you anymore. It doesn’t mean that this story was bad, it just might be that you have outgrown it. Just like children outgrow…
Savannah Watson 