Several weeks back, I had an epiphany – I can DECIDE to be happy with my progress as a writer.
As a SAHM of two – a homeschooled six year old and a three year old - I am not prone to being satisfied with how much I get to write. But I am learning to prioritize writing to the point that it is actually...

We all know the feeling of looking back at our monthly goals and feeling that pang of disappointment when we realize we didn’t accomplish as much as we’d hoped. When that happens, how can you motivate yourself to write?

But what if we could turn that disappointment into determination and motivation...

What happens when the demands of life get in the way of your desire to write?

How can you fit writing time in when you're so busy?

Short answer: It depends. (I know.)

Medium answer?

1. When your day is crazy full and compact, you can't fit in writing time.

2. Sometimes, you really shouldn't try...

As writers, we’re often told that showing up is half the battle. And it is. But when you are neck-deep in the writing trenches and facing off writer curses such as loneliness and imposter syndrome, showing up consistently to your work can be one of the hardest things to do.

It’s easy, at those lowest...

What if I’m not good enough?

Is this story too unoriginal?

What if people hate my story? 

We’ve all experienced these spiraling thoughts at some point in our writing journey. Anxiety roars its ugly head and tries to get in the way of accomplishing your writing goals. 

There are so many proven te...