Writing and self-publishing can be satisfying, stressful, and lonely. Writers must push past perfection and take risks. Why it is okay to publish before your work is perfect.
Tag: writing life
Stretch beyond where you are planted
We choose our direction in our writing journey. Like the mighty mushroom, we can thrive in our environment.
Aim for your writing goals despite negativity and rejection
Rejection, criticism, and negativity are a given for any writer aiming to pursue publishing. How should we view rejection? Why should we continue to write despite negativity? And what can we do to lift our spirits in our writing endeavors?
Hurricane Helene’s effects on mental health
Hurricane Helene brought massive physical destruction to Western North Carolina. It also left many traumatized, scarred, and emotionally paralyzed.
When life paralyzes your writing
Events in life, such as trauma, can paralyze our writing productivity. What should we consider about ourselves when we feel ineffectual, unable to focus?
How quiet is solitude?
Solitude is an ideal time for reflection and observation. Disconnecting ourselves momentarily from the mundane can refresh us and spark our imagination.