Change your relationship with writer’s block, instead of fearing it — When someone asks you about writer’s block, you never know how vulnerable it’s going to get. But last time I had that conversation, I opened up without shame. No shame about my anxiety. Not about feeling inadequate. And certainly not about writer’s block. What helped me be so brutally honest? …

Apply the “one thing” strategy so that you don’t waste a quarter of your life being blocked — As soon as the Fall started, I’d been waking up exhausted. The days were getting shorter, my energy ran low, and I felt sluggish. I wanted to slip into winter hibernation — and leave all my goals aside until I can start the new year fresh. Does that resonate? The…

Three questions that help you make a compassionate, intentional decision — and avoid feeling like a failure — Every November, writers world wide come together to write a novel (NaNoWriMo) or academic books and papers (AcWriMo). I’ve been joining many of these, lead accountability groups, and tried to write my own books and papers during these challenges. After years of seeing myself and other writers join in, I’ve…

A slim book gives maximum value to your audience without wasting their time — and it’s quick to write! — Writing a book is a daunting task. But have you noticed that almost all influential coaches, speakers, business owners and professionals are introduced as an “author of…”? A book helps you establish yourself as an expert and gives you credibility and visibility. Unfortunately, it’s a long road to get there…

Protect yourself from toxic boundary breakers and overwork — When I put “focus time” in my calendar, people still want to meet up. When I tell my family “I’m writing”, they still knock on my door. And when I tell myself “I’m going to finish X today”, other projects push themselves on my plate, and I break my own…

How I learned to self-coach out of a panic attack in 5 minutes — “This, too, will pass.” — Eckhard Tolle, A New Earth I had a rough week. I was solo parenting, took care of my sick kids, had a tight deadline for a screenplay — and I had a cold. After a few nights of cleaning up vomit and bringing down my…

A simple but effective recipe to publish uncompleted writing projects in 90 days or less — or let them go instantly — “The dishes in my mind: the very knowledge of them, what needs to get done, keeps me from cooking something new.” — Nuar Alsadir, Fourth Person Singular This article gives you a simple but effective recipe to publish uncompleted writing projects in 90 days or less — or, alternatively, delete…

When your body stores negative feelings, it’s really trying to help you — now’s the perfect time to listen. — Have you ever thought you’ve changed, but then you kept making the same mistakes? Chances are that pains from the past still linger in your body — even when your rational mind has moved on. To truly let go and become your Future Self, both your mind and body need…

The best way to write productively in the new year is to create and follow a tailored system to say “yes” and “no” in your writing — Be honest: On a scale from 0 (not very) to 10 (excellent), how confident are you about your 12-month writing plan? Most writers jump into the new year with a long list of projects. In a few weeks, I guarantee that your to-do list will overwhelm you. It used to…