Media-Savvy Author: Incorporating Self-Care Into Your Writing Routine

Paula Rizzo explains why taking care of yourself should be a critical part of every writers writing routine.
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https://www.writersdigest.com/media-savvy-author-incorporating-self-care-into-your-writing-routine

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5 Anti-Manifesting Techniques for Authors That Actually Work

Author Theresa Cheung shares five anti-manifesting techniques to help writers actually accomplish the goals they envision for themselves.
https://www.writersdigest.com/5-anti-manifesting-techniques-for-authors-that-actually-work

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How to Separate the Artist Who Succeeds From the One Who Doesn’t

Author Anna Barrington shares three things she’s noticed in artists who succeed and stick over those who don’t.
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https://www.writersdigest.com/how-to-separate-the-artist-who-succeeds-from-the-one-who-doesnt

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3 Secrets of Balancing Life With Writing

Author Court Stevens shares her three secrets of living a full life while still finding time to have a writing career.
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https://www.writersdigest.com/3-secrets-of-balancing-life-with-writing

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How Living Out of a Van Inspired My Writing and Life

Author Kathryn Nolan details how moving into a van with her husband helped inspire her writing, writing habits, and ultimately her life.
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https://www.writersdigest.com/how-living-out-of-a-van-inspired-my-writing-and-life

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When Writing Is Your Therapy, but You Write for a Living Too (Protecting Your Personal Writing Practice)

Author Nicole S. Palmer shares four ways to get the therapeutic benefits of writing even if you write professionally.
https://www.writersdigest.com/when-writing-is-your-therapy-but-you-write-for-a-living-too-protecting-your-personal-writing-practice

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The Unexpected Writing Aid—How Drawing Mandalas Helped Me Find Creative Balance

Author Ben Guterson discusses how stumbling upon the act of drawing mandalas helped him find creative balance for his writing.
https://www.writersdigest.com/the-unexpected-writing-aid-how-drawing-mandalas-helped-me-find-creative-balance

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Famous Writers and Their Typewriters

“BJUYT KIOP M LKJHGFDSA:QWERTYUIOP:,-98VX5432QW RT HA” — so began Samuel Clemens, aka Mark Twain, on his first attempt “T TO GET THE HANG OF THIS NEW F FANGLED WRITING MACHINE.”...
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https://www.writersdigest.com/famous-writers-and-their-typewriters

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The Road Trip as Research and Inspiration for Your Writing

Author Nikki Erlick shares her experience of using a road trip for both research and inspiration for her novel.
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https://www.writersdigest.com/the-road-trip-as-research-and-inspiration-for-your-writing

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Imposter Syndrome: Battling Self-Doubt as a Writer

Are you suffering from imposter syndrome as a writer? Deanna Martinez-Bey shares strategies for battling self-doubt when writing.
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https://www.writersdigest.com/imposter-syndrome-battling-self-doubt-as-a-writer

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Media-Savvy Author: Effective Note-Taking Strategies for Writers

Paula Rizzo, media coach for authors, shares tips for writers to take more effective notes during research, interviews, conferences, and more.
https://www.writersdigest.com/media-savvy-author-effective-note-taking-strategies-for-writers

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Writing a Clean Read Free of Negative Influences: A Path to Peace and Success

Author Claudia Daher shares her approach to writing a clean read free of negative influences, going beyond avoiding profanity and violence.
https://www.writersdigest.com/writing-a-clean-read-free-of-negative-influences-a-path-to-peace-and-success

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Writing Mistakes Writers Make: Using AI https://www.writersdigest.com/writing-mistakes-writers-make-using-ai #WritingMistakesWritersMakeSeries #WritingMistakesWritersMake #WritingHabitsandPractices #ArtificialIntelligence #TheWriter'sLife #AIAndWriters #BeInspired #Chatgpt #AI

Writing Mistakes Writers Make: Using AI

The Writer’s Digest team has witnessed many writing mistakes over the years. This week’s writing mistake is using AI.
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https://www.writersdigest.com/writing-mistakes-writers-make-using-ai

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The Role of Social-Emotional Learning and Music Therapy in Inspiring My Novel

Author Rayne Lacko discusses the role of social-emotional learning and music therapy in inspiring her latest novel.
https://www.writersdigest.com/the-role-of-social-emotional-learning-and-music-therapy-in-inspiring-my-novel

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The Sniper and the Scientist: Finding Common Ground on Opposing Foundations

The co-writing team of Jones Worthington shares how their differing political and religious views led to stronger stories and friendship.
https://www.writersdigest.com/the-sniper-and-the-scientist-finding-common-ground-on-opposing-foundations

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How to Keep Your Personal Voice Alive When You Write for Work

Author Nicole S. Palmer shares five ways for writers to keep their personal voice alive when they are also expected to write for work.
https://www.writersdigest.com/how-to-keep-your-personal-voice-alive-when-you-write-for-work

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Writing and Sadness: Reflections on the Creativity of Diminishment

Author Joshua Gidding shares his reflections on writing and sadness, his reluctance to give up sadness, and the creativity of diminishment.
https://www.writersdigest.com/writing-and-sadness-reflections-on-the-creativity-of-diminishment

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Setting Boundaries: How Authors Can Protect Their Mental Health in a Highly Competitive Writing Industry

Deanna Martinez-Bey shares strategies for writers to protect their mental health (and joy) when trying to write, network, promote, and more.
https://www.writersdigest.com/setting-boundaries-how-authors-can-protect-their-mental-health-in-a-highly-competitive-writing-industry

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How to Handle the Necessity of Negative Reviews

Author Ursula Werner discusses how to handle negative reviews and even shares why they may be a necessity for writers.
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https://www.writersdigest.com/how-to-handle-the-necessity-of-negative-reviews

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