Tag Archives: creativity

Yes, You Can Write

This is a very, very basic issue, especially for writers but also for all creatives. Because very often, deep inside, we believe we can’t. It doesn’t even have to show or be obvious. But creativity doesn’t exactly get encouraged in … Continue reading

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Why Authors have Superpowers

That’s big, isn’t it? It’s stuff for superheroes, right? But what if you and me could save the world, making it better one little step at a time? Maybe by simple things: Being kind and caring. Lending a hand. Being … Continue reading

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Why you should get Time-Outs

As you probably noticed, I took time out in the last two weeks. I visited family and friends, went on hikes, enjoyed nature, new views, interesting food and lots of conversations. And I renewed my mind, body and soul. Truth … Continue reading

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EFT for Authors – Help, I’m stuck!

It’s basically inevitable: The day will roll around where you as author will get stuck in your writing. Maybe your main character doesn’t want to follow your plot line. Maybe the villain decides to become a good person. Maybe your … Continue reading

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Procrastination – Fear of being Judged

Underneath all those fears that I’ve been talking about in the last few weeks is another, much bigger fear: The fear of being judged. The big issue behind that fear is that being judged means being rejected and getting kicked … Continue reading

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Procrastination – Introduction

I think you all know this feeling. This feeling of… nah, I’ll do it later. No, not now… later. I’m not in the mood, I’m not inspired, I’m not… whatever. And then we procrastinate. Nah, I’ll do it tomorrow, there’s … Continue reading

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Conquer NaNoWriMo – This is so hard!

NaNoWriMo has been going on for two weeks now. If you’re like me, you’re more or less on target for the 25,000 words mid-month. If you’re like most of my writing buddies on the NaNo site, you’re behind. And yet, … Continue reading

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Conquer NaNoWriMo – Help, I’m Stuck!

NaNoWriMo has been going for a week, and you’ve probably run into the bane of writing: You got stuck. Brain: Empty. Inspiration: None. Story: Utterly stuck in a dead corner And it’s easy to either panic in that moment or … Continue reading

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The Publishing Author’s Mindset – Marketing

Now, first of all, I have to admit something terrible: I don’t have the key to successful marketing, either. I have no magic script, no sure-fire solution – and to be honest, I’m not good at it, either. Yet. Because … Continue reading

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NaNoWriMo Special – The Bad Guys

Last week we talked about characters in general, but this week, we’ll talk about a special kind of character: the villain. The bad guy or gal. The nasty person that’s in our hero’s way. And it’s so easy to fall … Continue reading

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