Projects. That’s right. I like projects. Because they have an end date. By a specific date, the grind is over, and a piece of work is done. That’s why I try to turn everything into projects. My projects fall into three categories […]
Three kinds of energies are in play when you are working on a project. When you start a new project, you are excited. It is like falling in love. You feel euphoric and invincible. You make announcements, start the project, and don’t […]
Every profession has tools of the trade. Plumbers have it, carpenters do, and so do the surgeons and artists. Writers do need tools too. But we never think of it that way. For a long time, a pen and notebook were all […]
I am one of those writers who would try anything to be more productive. Whenever I am stuck and need a new way, I usually hit productivity blogs and videos for inspiration. It often works. But this time, I didn’t even have […]
Just before the pandemic in 2020, Holly Worton decided to write 12 books in 12 months, along with another writer Michelle Kulp. They both did. But there was a big difference in their approach. Whereas Michelle white-knuckled it each month, Holly went […]
Writing is demanding, messy, and disorderly. It will demand a lot of your time and energy. The only way to succeed at it is to build habits. Here are some habits that can be effective tools in your toolkit: 1. Write every […]