If you’ve ever taken a personal development class or seminar, you know that your transformation beings at the moment you register. It’s as if your commitment—putting money down and scheduling the time on your calendar—starts your unconscious mind working toward self-improvement. The same is true when you decide to take on a 30-day writing challenge, like the Write Nonfiction in…
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The majority of writers struggle to develop a consistent daily writing practice. Yet, there are ways to do so even when you feel pressed for time. Today, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Marc Guberti (@MarcGuberti) provides several tips to get you writing every day. Daily writing makes you a better writer and provides you with more content…
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Sometimes you just need simple steps to follow to help you reach a goal. And if your goal is to develop a daily writing practice, the same holds true. Today, Tom Corson-Knowles (@juicetom), bestselling author and self-publishing expert, shares proven steps that lead to a daily writing habit. Whether you’re looking to finish your first book or simply hone your…
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Since nonfiction writers do more than write, they also need a toolbox filled with a variety of tools that help them do their jobs. Today Emmanuel Nataf (@EmmanuelNataf), co-founder of Reedsy, discusses his top five tools to help authors through the publishing process. Nonfiction writers aren’t just writers. We’re researchers, diving deeply into our subject areas; we’re teachers, sharing—or trying…
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Writing is a solo endeavor, but you don’t have to spend all your time alone to succeed as a nonfiction writer. Nor do you have to feel isolated in your “lonely writer’s garret” to be productive or improve your craft. In fact, becoming part of a writers’ group or community can provide you with just the inspiration and support you…
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For many people, writing is a job or career. It’s a task you do that leads to authorship. But for others, it’s something quite different. Writing is a spiritual practice that leads to a spiritual experience. Today, Jordan Rosenfeld (@JordanRosenfeld), novelist, nonfiction author, and freelance journalist, gives us a very personal look at the spiritual elements she finds while practicing…
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Developing a habit—any habit—is tough. A daily writing habit? Just as hard, if not harder. But you can learn to write consistently every day (yes, EVERY day) even if you have very little time. In this post, Mary Jaksch (@Mary_Jaksch), editor-in-chief of WritetoDone.com, offers a quick and simple way in which anyone can establish a daily writing practice. You dream…
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