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By: Cutting Through the Busyness to Get To Business - Publishing Review

Cutting Through the Busyness to Get To Business - Publishing Review — Sun, 05 Jun 2016 21:49:39 +0000

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By: Time Management for Writers | Writers In The Storm

Time Management for Writers | Writers In The Storm — Mon, 16 May 2016 11:01:46 +0000

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By: Lisa Ciarfella

Lisa Ciarfella — Thu, 24 Mar 2016 18:22:24 +0000

Yeah Chris, I too unplugged for nearly 4 days last week when my phone died and I had no choice but to wait for a new one. By the time the new one arrived 4 days later, I was wishing it had been more like 4 weeks! I got more done, was more refreshed, and more centered than I had been in a long time. And back on track, writing too!

By: Chris Kennedy

Chris Kennedy — Thu, 24 Mar 2016 17:15:38 +0000

Great post, Kate; thanks. I've been in a brutal slump for over three months and couldn't figure out why until I saw the quote, "An overcrowded brain is not creative. It’s tired." That really resonated with me. Last week I did most of the things you recommend; additionally, I unplugged the whole week -- I didn't do anything online I didn't absolutely have to, freeing me from a bunch of crap I'd been hyper-focused on. In its place, I just read for fun (over 1,000 pages), something I hadn't done in a while. I've written over 5,000 words the last couple days and am back on track. Thanks for your advice!

By: Lisa Ciarfella

Lisa Ciarfella — Tue, 08 Mar 2016 18:27:49 +0000

Thank you for this post! Going upon my corkboard now!

By: Links To Blog Posts on Writing – February 2016 | Anna Butler

Links To Blog Posts on Writing – February 2016 | Anna Butler — Mon, 29 Feb 2016 06:06:04 +0000

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By: dholcomb1

dholcomb1 — Fri, 19 Feb 2016 21:55:12 +0000

great advice

By: Penny Richards

Penny Richards — Thu, 18 Feb 2016 20:13:13 +0000

I just went through the exact same thing. From the ignored outline to the fear. I've been publishing for 30 years, and due to some changes, I've been dealing with a situation that has knocked my self esteem and my belief in myself as a writer for a loop. Do I even know how to do this any more? Am I and what I write relevant in ANY way? It's not fun. I'm sorry you went through it, but it's sometimes good to know other people have been where you have. Thanks.

By: Top Picks Thursday 02-18-2016 | The Author Chronicles

Top Picks Thursday 02-18-2016 | The Author Chronicles — Thu, 18 Feb 2016 18:03:01 +0000

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By: S.C. Chalmers

S.C. Chalmers — Tue, 16 Feb 2016 20:04:56 +0000

What a terrific post, thank you. :) I tend to fall into this slump pattern every January / February - likely all that "it's a new year, and I'll be better! I'll be MORE!" when really, that turns into mostly "more tired". ;) I feel your pain. And yes, isn't it funny (in a sad way) that the more we write, the harder it can get. Thank you for explaining that fear perfectly. All the best to you.