Category: Writer’s Write
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Filling the Well
Sometimes we get stuck. The story won’t come or we’re overworked. Right now, I’m fighting against it. What I really need to do is refill the well. It’s about inspiration. You engage in other creative activities in order to do the main activity. It works and I intend to take advantage of it. I’m a…
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Dealing with Writing Anxiety
Ask any creative and they’ll tell you about the anxiety that goes with projects. Imposter syndrome can wreck havoc on the creative process and make you feel blocked. With writing anxiety you have two choices. One: work through it. Or two: walk away. Yesterday I walked away. I would usually say that you should write…
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Surviving Rejection
It was the best day of my life. I was in line to meet one of my heroes, messing with my phone. I got an email saying an agent was interested in my book but wanted me to edit and resubmit. I was on top of the world. That feeling of lightness where nothing can…
Mae Thorn 