Acclaimed Australian author Helen Garner on writing, her court reporting process, the fear that never goes away and why grammar and daily writing practice are essential for any writer.
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Interviews with creatives, Resources for writers, Writing tips
I’m thrilled to announce that I have hit publish on a workbook full of a year’s worth of prompts for writing projects that will transform writer’s attention to their story. ‘A year of prompts for your writing project … and so much more’ is the comprehensive workbook that turns aspiration into achievement. Whether you’re drafting your first novel or revising your tenth, discover the structure, support and daily guidance you need to write the story only you can tell.
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Coaching, Resources for writers, Writing tips
An interview with writer Jon Emm on finding characters, embracing the messy creative process, persisting through rejection + self-doubt.
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Creativity, Podcast, Writing tips
I know I’m not the only writer who’s asked for some writing feedback only to get a meh response. In this post, I give you some powerful questions that will make sure you get quaility writing feedback.
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Editing, Writing tips
Writer’s block can be a frustrating and seemingly insurmountable obstacle. It often arises from internal pressures, such as self-doubt or fear of failure, or external factors like stress or lack of inspiration. Understanding that it’s a common experience can help alleviate some of the pressure. With the right strategies, you can navigate through this creative lull and reignite your passion for writing.
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Editing and communications, Writing tips
A few years ago I shifted my thinking from trying to get some marks on the publishing board to aiming for more rejections. It was an important shift in thinking
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Coaching, Editing, Writing, Writing tips
Over the last couple of weeks, I’ve talked about dealing with those pesky internal critical voices, and making deadlines for yourself when you don’t have any external deadlines. Today, I’m going to talk about some strategies on how to meet those deadlines.. This post is part of a series about deadlines and shutting out the inner critic.
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Editing and communications, Goal setting, Writing tips
Are you good at getting things completed when you don’t have a deadline? Not many people are. If you are working as a freelancer, working on your own projects, or working on a manuscript, you might be familiar with how long these things can sometimes take. It’s always easier when someone else tells you when you need to get the work back to them. I find that if I don’t make a deadline, create lists to get things done, then I can take forever. Give me a deadline, and I’m all over it.
One thing I love to do is to catch up with other writers and chat with them about their process, any hurdles and how they see their way forward. Recently I caught up with a friend who has taken on a mammoth job of writing his memoir. It’s a tough task as there can be loads of emotional baggage in there, as well as the invisible but powerful critical voice.
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Goal setting, Writing tips