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Your Writing Deserves to Be Taken Seriously, Even If You’re the Only One Doing It Right Now
You don’t need a client, publisher, or byline to justify your writing time. It’s worth doing because it matters to you — period.
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Writing is a Solo Sport, But You Don't Have to Go It Alone
Writing can be lonely, but community changes everything. Here’s why connecting with other writers will keep you going, growing, and getting paid.
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Why “Write Every Day” Is Bad Advice (For Most Writers)
The “write every day” mantra sounds noble but for a lot of writers, it leads to burnout and guilt. Here's a better way to build a sustainable writing…
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Miranda Miller
Writing Success Takes Time, and You Are Well On Your Way
Progress isn't always flashy or exciting. Here’s how to stay motivated when your writing growth feels slow, invisible, or messy.
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Make Space for Boredom; Your Next Idea Needs Room to Breathe
In a world obsessed with productivity, here’s why doing nothing might be the smartest move for your writing practice.
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The Confidence Shortcut: Acting Like the Writer You Want to Be
Confident writers aren’t fearless—they just write anyway. Stop waiting to feel ready and start building real confidence while you write, pitch, and…
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Looking Past the Lies Impostor Syndrome Tells You About Your Writing
Self-doubt will wreck your writing if you let it. Here’s how to stop impostor syndrome in its tracks.
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Writing Through Chaos: How to Stay Focused When Life Isn’t
When life is messy, your writing may feel impossible. Here’s how to stay on track.
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Momentum Over Motivation: Write the Boring Stuff First
Not every writing session will be exciting, and that’s okay.
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Stop Overthinking—Your First Draft Isn’t Supposed to Be Good
Overthinking kills creativity. If you want to build a regular writing practice, you need to be able to write first, and fix it later.
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Squashing the "Not in the Mood" Myth & Writing When You Don’t Feel Like It
If you only write when you feel like it, you’ll never finish anything.
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Rejection-Proof Your Mindset: How to Keep Writing When No One Says Yes
Rejection isn’t a stop sign; it’s proof you’re in the game.
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