How to start writing
I use journaling to improve my writing which is why I mention journaling in nearly every blog post. I talk about journaling a lot because I want to share what has helped me so that everyone else can benefit. And I am not the only one. A lot of people are talking about journaling. But even though it might feel like the latest fad, journaling and keeping a diary has been around for a long time. The Egyptians have been documented as …
If you are struggling to find time to write you are not alone. I regularly struggle with prioritising my writing. But the reason why I find it difficult to ‘just’ sit down and write changes. So, I make it a habit to check in with myself to see if it is as simple as feeling tired. Or being mentally drained. Not all advice works for everybody and that is ok. Focus on what your needs are right now. When you had a …
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Better weather can make us reminisce about what we did during our younger summers. The freedom of unlimited time to play with no constraints felt amazing. What if you could capture that feeling again, even if it was only for a short while? You can use play to help improve your writing. That is what I want to talk about in this blog post. Not only is play beneficial for our mental health but also for our writing. And if you have …
Summer means better weather, more outdoor activities and also more distractions. Writing during the summer means navigating these distractions. This usually means a readjustment of your writing routine. Decide on your priorities Understand where your priorities lie for you. If you are burnt out then spending time with people could be what you need as motivation to write. Or, if spending time around people is what is draining your energy then taking a holiday on your own could be what you need. …