Without intending to, I’ve somehow become the Queen of Drabbles. Not to be confused with dribbles. Although Queen of Dribbles might be a more fitting moniker. Damn, everyone is a critic these days. In case you didn’t know (cough, I… Read More ›
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Writer Out of Action ⚠️: Finding Creative Outlets Amidst Injury
Out of action. What’s a writer to do when they have buggered up their shoulders, arms or hands? We need our digits like a porn star needs. For the past couple of weeks, every time I try to type or… Read More ›
Surviving Trolls and Turds: The Dance Between Writer and Reader
A Writer’s Guide to Overcoming Criticism As writers, we love our babies. Ok, some of them more than others. Some stories are too ugly to love, but we share them with the world anyway with the hope they find love…. Read More ›
Do You Want Piss People Off or Bring People Together With Your Writing?
Writers, do you want to bring people together with your writing or piss people off? It’s a question every writer should consider. We live in a time where keyboard warriors are rewarded and trolls like to flash dance. Yes, I’m… Read More ›
Unplugging the Writer’s Brain: Finding Inspiration in Stillness
From Non-Fiction Burnout to Fiction Daydreams I wasn’t going to write because I feel flat. The brain doesn’t want to work. I’ve burnt myself out with all the “show pony” writing aka Tannille’s non-fiction. In all fairness, I love it…. Read More ›
Reviving the Creative Spark: Thawing the Frozen Muse and Getting Back to Writing
Oh no, you’ve let your creative mind go cold again. It’s like the Arctic reached your creative brain and you’re stepping over the muse corpse for a revive. For most of us, starting to write again after a hiatus is… Read More ›
Combating Self-Doubt as a Writer
Suffering from Crap Syndrome Why is sharing uncomfortable for writers? As writers, sharing our words is a double-edged sword — adding value to the world vs self-doubt aka crap syndrome. Even seasonal writers freak themselves out from time to time. I know… Read More ›
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