Writing habits
Building and rebuilding a sustainable writing practice
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Rebuilding a writing habit after a long break
A break doesn't erase the skill you built before it, only the momentum. Here's a slower, smaller way back in that doesn't punish you for the months you lost.5 min read
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How to finish the draft you keep almost giving up on
You don't need more discipline or a better outline. You need a smaller finish line, a shorter loop back into the draft, and a reason to look at your progress more than once a month.5 min read
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The fifteen minute rule for writing when you have no time
Fifteen minutes feels too small to matter, which is exactly why it works. A practical case for the smallest writing session you can defend on a bad day.4 min read
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Why you stopped writing, and how to start again
Twelve days, then forty, then you stopped counting. Here's what actually happened to your novel while you were away, and the honest, guilt-free path back to the page.4 min read
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How to beat writer's block
Writer's block isn't a lack of inspiration, it's usually a stuck decision hiding behind vague dread. Here's how to diagnose the real problem and get back to the page today.4 min read
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How to prepare for NaNoWriMo
What actually matters when you prepare for NaNoWriMo isn't the outline, it's the habit you build before November 1 to survive the weeks after the excitement fades.5 min read