Gain Your Voice

Do it for you and the rest will follow! Don’t be so hung up on being heard. You write for yourself after all, because you enjoy it. When you put all your work into a piece and you share it with the world, believe in yourself. Believe that you wrote something worth the time to read and people will read it!

Do the best that you can, and it will show. Your voice will be heard when the time is right. But in the meantime keep writing and keep trying to be the best that you can be!

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Be Open to Feedback and Criticism 

As a writer, it is important to be open to feedback and criticism. While it can be difficult to hear negative feedback about your work, it is an essential part of the writing process and can help you to improve your skills and grow as a writer. Improving your Writing Skills: One of the biggest…

Write about What you Know

Writing about what you know can be a powerful and rewarding experience for any writer. Improved authenticity: One of the biggest benefits of writing about what you know is that it can help to create a sense of authenticity in your work. By drawing on your own experiences and knowledge, you can create work that…

Set aside time for Self-Care as a Writer 

Writing can be a demanding and emotionally draining process, and it is important to take breaks and recharge in order to avoid becoming overwhelmed and burnt out.  Avoid burnout! One of the biggest benefits of self-care for writers is that it can help to prevent burnout. Writing can be an intense and demanding process, and…

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Together We Can!

Sometimes it is best to face things head-on. In times like these we need to band together to make it a little easier. Did you know of all the support you can get online! Even just reading this post and sharing it with others may help someone get through the day a little easier. Join reading and writing communities on the internet. My two favorite hashtags are #writingcommunity and #writerslift. You will be amazed by all the support people are giving each other! So let’s support each other, and together we can get through it the best we can!

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Your Time is Now! Move Towards Your Dream

No matter where you are in life now, there are always ways to fulfill your dreams. Think back at what you always wanted and make the beginning steps and changes to get there. There is no time like the present right! There is no such thing as too old, or too young. Become your dream!

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A Reading List Tells A Lot About You

Make a reading list! Share it amongst friends and get some new material. It’s fun to see other peoples top reads to start your own list. Spark a conversation and open up about yourself a little bit! Every know and then you have to get yourself out of your book and see why you think it’s so special!

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Find Balance

Finding balance as a writer can be a challenging but essential part of the writing process. Between the demands of daily life, the challenges of the writing life, and the need to find time for self-care, it can be easy for writers to become overwhelmed and burnt out (aren’t we all?!). When you have balance…

Write Every Day 

Writing every day can be a valuable and rewarding habit for any writer to develop. Here are a few benefits that you might experience by making a commitment to write every day:  Improved writing skills: By making a daily practice of writing, you can become more comfortable with the writing process, and you can develop…

Creativity in Creative Writing 

Creativity is an essential part of the creative writing process (right!). Without creativity, writing can become stale, formulaic, and uninspired. However, with creativity, writing can become a dynamic, exciting, and rewarding form of self-expression.   Generating ideas: One of the most important roles of creativity in creative writing is in the generation of ideas. Whether…

Motivational Apps to Start Your Day Right!

Every now and then we all need a boost of motivation. Whether you are getting it from your friends, coworkers, or an app it is always nice to hear! We have rounded up some apps to put you into the right space mentally. Take a look and maybe try them for yourself.

Think Up

Cost: Free

This is a positive affirmation app. Select the ones you like and record them in your own voice! Apparently, hearing affirmations in your own voice instead of hearing them from someone else makes it 10x more effective. 

iWish

Cost: Free

Do you like to create vision boards? Well if so this app is for you! Create a bucket list of all your dreams, goals, and plans. Then use the app to tackle those goals and keep track of them!

Sanity&Self

Cost: Free or $9.99/month with premium

With this app you will get a podcast, therapist, and bullet journal all in the palm of your hand. They offer over 900 audio sessions with the topic of your choosing. Use this app to set personal reminders and keep your goals on track!

Be Focused

Cost: Free

Breaking up your work into smaller tasks makes it easier to stay motivated. Which is why Be Focused helps you divide tasks into 25 minutes of work with a five minute break. If you are determined to kick procrastination to the curb check this app out!

Forest

Cost: Free

This is an app on your phone designed to keep you off your phone. I know how it sounds, but this app makes it fun! You plant a seed when you want to put down your phone, as time goes by a tree will form. However, if you pick your phone back up and leave the app your tree will die. You can unlock rewards and challenge your friends! It is a fun way to be motivated to have less screen time. 

I hope one of these apps will catch your eye to stay motivated and keep your stress at ease. Let us know if you have any other great apps that help you stay motivated when you need it the most!

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