Motivation & Mindset are critical for all authors pursuing a writing and publishing career. This page is filled with blog posts to serve as a source of inspiration and guidance for cultivating a resilient author mindset. Our blog posts are geared to help nurture an author's mindset for publishing success. These blog posts are filled with motivational quotes, practical tips on goal setting and achieving goals, and tips on how to conquer self-doubt and help authors overcome obstacles. With an improved mindset, we hope that these posts can help authors embrace the writing journey with confidence and turn their writing dreams into reality.
25 Quotes Every Writer Needs to Overcome Writer’s Block
We all know the struggle of staring at a blank page, waiting for motivation or inspiration to strike. That’s why we’ve put together this handy list of 25 Quotes Every Writer Needs to Overcome Writer’s Block. Consider it your virtual pep talk, delivered straight to your screen, to kick that writer’s block to the curb and get you back in the zone!
How to Create a Deadline for Your Fictional Novel
The difference between a goal and a dream is that a goal has a deadline, a targeted finish date. Is it your goal to write and finish a book? Do you have an action plan? Or does the whole process feel overwhelming? Even if you do not have a book contract you should aim for a date of completion to help keep you on track.
In our post, How to Create a Deadline for Your Fictional Novel, we show you how to calculate your finish date and set up milestones to mark your progress toward a finished book.
Top 7 Books to Make You a Super-Productive Writer
Looking for a way to crank out more written pages? Or wish you could find more time to write in general? Is your calendar or overly ambitious to-do list out of control? How can you write more books if you are always tired, overwhelmed, and feeling like you are always behind?
Our post, 7 Best Books on Productivity to Boost Your Fiction Writing to the Next Level, can help you discover ways to reduce stress, organize your day, and make you more productive than you ever thought possible.
How to Boost Your Productivity and Get Your Novel Written
Do you have trouble finding time to write? Or do you wish you could increase your daily wordcount but find personal obligations and the other things on your to-do list keep getting in the way? Do you procrastinate? Do you find yourself eager to get your pages written then get derailed by interruptions?
In our post, How to Boost Your Productivity and Get Your Novel Written, we give you tips and advice to set up the right habits that will allow you to focus, take back your time, and write.
NaNoWriMo: How to Write a 50k Word Novel in 30 Days
November is National Novel Writing Month, a time when thousands of writers around the world will attempt to write a 50,000-word novel in 30 days. You can sign up for the free challenge at https://nanowrimo.org/ and use their digital graphs and charts to track your progress and keep you accountable each day. But how can you write a novel so quickly? In our post, NaNoWriMo: How to Write a 50k Word Novel in 30 Days, we give you a list of helpful tips to keep you on target and finish a winner!
The Writing Life: Quotes to Embrace the Journey
A writer’s life can be filled with moments of joy, frustration, and everything in between. Whether you’re a new writer or an experienced author, everyone faces writing slumps and lows and can often use inspiration to keep the motivation to continue writing. It’s important to remember that being an author and writing books is a journey and we’ve compiled a list of quotes to help inspire you to embrace the ups and downs of writing books, to find the beauty in the process, and to never give up on your dreams.
Do You Dream of Being a Published Author? (How Bad Do You Want It?)
Many people say they would like to write a book or become a published author but only about 2 percent actually do the work to get it done. If you have the burning passion to write and publish your story and build a writing career, then you will need to take specific steps to separate yourself from the ‘hobbyists.’
In our post, Do You Dream of Being a Published Author? (How Bad Do You Want It?) we give you three tips to help make your dream come true.
Who is an ‘Aspiring Writer?’ 3 Tips to Escalate Your Career No Matter What Level You Are At
Are you an ‘aspiring writer?’ Or do you think that term only applies to newbies? It is surprising how many writers sabotage their careers because they think they know everything they need to know while successful writers recognize that you should never stop learning.
In our post, Who is an ‘Aspiring Writer?’ 3 Tips to Escalate Your Career No Matter What Level You Are At, we discuss the habits of successful writers so you can stand out from the crowd and become one too!
The Writer’s Dream: Quotes to Help You Pursue Your Writing Goals
Need inspiration to pursue your writing dreams? Check out our collection of writer quotes. From discipline to perseverance, these words of wisdom from celebrated writers will motivate you to stay focused on your goals. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned writer, remember the power of writing and the importance of following your dreams. Grab a cup of coffee, sit back, and keep writing, dreaming, and pursuing your goals.
The Money-Making Author Mindset: Strategies for Financial Growth and Success for Writers
Mindset is an essential part of building a successful writing career. Without the right mental framework, it is difficult for authors to build a profitable writing career. In our blog post The Money-Making Author Mindset: Strategies for Financial Growth and Success we cover different mindset shifts authors can make to increase book sales and their income.
How to Get Back into Writing
If you are a writer who meets every deadline and keeps your production schedule flourishing at peak level through holidays, sickness, and other hard, challenging time periods, then my hat is off to you! Great job!
For others, that masterful feat is not so easy.
If you have slacked off from writing for any reason, we hope How to Get Back into Writing can give you a PLAN to get back in the game!
Slingshot Week: How to Set New Goals for Writing in 2023
Do you need to recharge after the holidays? Are you looking forward to setting new goals for the coming year? Or at least the next 90 days? The week between Christmas and New Year’s is the perfect time to take a deep breath and reevaluate where you are at in your writing journey and where you want to be.
In Slingshot Week: How to Set New Goals for Writing in 2023 we offer tips on how to use this week to your advantage to help you succeed in the coming year!
How to Prep for NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month)
During the month of November, thousands of writers will attempt to write a 50,000-word novel in 30 days. But what exactly is NaNoWriMo and where can you sign up? Can someone really write a novel in 30 days? How can an aspiring writer prepare for such an endeavor both personally and professionally?
In our post, How to Prep for NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month), we discuss the basics of the free challenge as well as helpful tips to make your new writing project a success.
How Writing Prompts Can Improve Your Fictional Story
Some writers may love writing prompts while others think they are a waste of valuable time. Time better spent working on their story.
But what if a few quick specific writing prompt sessions could help you brainstorm plot holes, deepen point-of-view, sketch upcoming scenes, and supercharge character dialogue?
In How Writing Prompts Can Improve Your Fictional Story, we show how these fast sprints can boost motivation, improve writing skills, and enhance your fictional novel.
25 Quotes to Inspire Your Creative Writing
Looking for a little advice or motivation to inspire your creativity? Below, we have put together a list of 25 quotes from famous authors, mentors, and other wise individuals to help you on your writing journey.
3 Levels of Goal Setting for Fiction Writers
Before you sit down to write a book, set yourself up for success by getting clear on what you hope to achieve.
Why do you want to be a writer? Do you have a career plan? What is the purpose for your story? Are your character’s goals strong enough to impact readers?
In the post below, we show you how to set S.M.A.R.T. goals on three distinct levels: Goals for you (the author), Goals for your story, and Goals for your fictional characters.
25 Quotes, Tips, and Advice from Famous Authors
Are you an aspiring writer who could use some guidance from others while writing your next manuscript or attempting to finish your next big literary project? Let some of these famous authors become your mentors as they deliver their tips and advice below.
45 Motivational Quotes for Aspiring Writers
Why do we need 45 Motivational Quotes for Aspiring Writers?
Because creating a piece of written work worthy of publication is no easy task! Day after day we sit at our computers working long hours and sometimes it can take months or even years before we see any results. While all writers need regular doses of encouragement, it is especially imperative that aspiring writers who are still learning or who have not yet been published find ways to maintain their motivation.
