How to Write Like the Dickens

Charles Dickens wrote 20 novels and novellas, numerous short stories, a few plays, and several non-fiction books. His writing career began in 1833 and ended with his death in 1870 at the young age of 58. Dickens was the most popular writer of the Victorian era, and is...

Self-Doubt? Write It Out!

Joanna Penn is the author of more than forty books, including The Successful Author Mindset. But she has doubts about her writing. I’ve written eight books, dozens of magazine articles, and hundreds of blog posts. And I have doubts about my writing. Both Joanna...

A Moment of Tough Love Can Keep You Writing

I didn’t feel like brushing my teeth this morning. My mind was on everything I needed to accomplish today, and I wanted to get right to it after breakfast. But years of ingrained dental hygiene habits sent me to the sink regardless. So far this year, I’ve...

When Is It Okay to Write Badly?

“Darn it, it’s my writing day, and I didn’t sleep well last night. Now I’ll be tired, and my thinking won’t be sharp. Maybe I should just forget about writing today. I don’t want to take the chance the writing won’t be any...

Muscle Memory to the Writer’s Rescue

As a self-employed professional or creative, it’s likely that some sort of writing is frequently on your to-do list. But we all have days when getting started on a writing project seems impossible. It can happen when you’re tired or stressed. Or when your...

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