This is my monster: Perfectionism. It keeps me from trying, it keeps me stuck in the planning phase, and whispers in my ear as I stare at the blank screen of a new document. I'm afraid to write anything in case it is subpar. But that's silly, isn't it? When you put it in words,… Continue reading Writer Wednesday: When Perfectionism Strikes
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Monday Motivation: The Power of the To-Do List
My to-do list is my best friend, but it can also be my worst enemy. There is nothing better than crossing a bunch of things off a list - it really feels like you've accomplished something. (And in my house, I need that tiny little affirming checkmark, cause most of the time the things I… Continue reading Monday Motivation: The Power of the To-Do List
Monday Motivation: Not just a walking brain
Of course we're not just walking brains, right? I mean, we all know this, on an intellectual level. So why do so many of us act like this is actually the case? If you're a creative, intellectual type like me, (without an athletic bone in my body, I might add) then your natural bent is… Continue reading Monday Motivation: Not just a walking brain
Monday Motivation: Music to Motivate
This morning the only thing that got me going was my music - which made me think about how useful music is to inspire and to energize. So I thought I'd share a few of my favourites with you. Energy Favourite: Imposter by Kevin Max This song is simply great for energizing - I… Continue reading Monday Motivation: Music to Motivate
Monday Motivation: 5 Ways to Enjoy a Chore
I just finished cleaning my house. It's not my favourite job in the world. I'd rather be writing, or better yet, reading with my feet up. But cleaning has to get done. So how do I find the motivation to do it? And not only that - how can I actually enjoy it? I'm not… Continue reading Monday Motivation: 5 Ways to Enjoy a Chore
Writer Wednesday: The Secret Life of Characters
Ever find that your characters lack dimension? That they seem more like cardboard cutouts than real people? Or maybe you find the opposite - your characters are so alive they do or say things you didn't expect. As a writer, you've probably experienced both. Even if you're not a writer, I imagine there are plenty… Continue reading Writer Wednesday: The Secret Life of Characters
Monday Motivation: Give it a Rest
In our fast-paced, task-oriented world, very often there's something missing - something that could make all the difference in our productivity. Resting. I'm just as guilty of this as anyone - gobbling my lunch at the computer, moving from one task straight to the next, realizing at the end of a long day that I… Continue reading Monday Motivation: Give it a Rest
Writer Wednesday: Sketching a character
Where do great characters come from? How do we take a lack-luster character and make it something special? When I come up with a new character for a story, 9 times out of 10 I draw them. Usually my drawing will tell a fragment of a story, and the whole book goes from there. But… Continue reading Writer Wednesday: Sketching a character
Monday Motivation: Take Heart
Heard a great sermon yesterday about the stages of discipleship and it really applies to a lot of things, so I thought I'd share a bit of it here. Are you the kind of person who sets out with great intentions and plenty of confidence, but once you realize your limitations you want to quit?… Continue reading Monday Motivation: Take Heart
Writer Wednesday: The Dreaded Writer’s Block
We all get it sometimes, whether we admit it to ourselves or not. Writer's Block. Duh duh duuuuuuuh! (if you've seen The Croods, you'll get this) I still haven't figured out a foolproof way to get over this - sometimes I take a break, sometimes I try taking the story a different direction, sometimes I… Continue reading Writer Wednesday: The Dreaded Writer’s Block
Erin E. M. Hatton 