I want to dispel a common misconception: mindfulness for writers isn’t about clearing your mind or becoming some perfectly serene person before you begin. It’s about noticing what’s happening in […]
Mindfulness
What to Do When You Can’t See the Whole Picture
Every writer I know has experienced that moment when their draft feels like a pile of puzzle pieces. You have scenes, characters, maybe even whole chapters, but the larger picture […]
Mindfulness and the Writing Life: How Meditation Supports Creativity
“Meditation is not about becoming a different person. It’s about being the person you already are, with a little more clarity, a little more space, and a lot more presence.”—Dan […]
Community Keeps You Writing (Even When You Want to Quit)
I used to believe writing was something you did alone. That was the myth, anyway: the lone writer in a cabin, fueled by coffee and genius, pulling a masterpiece from […]
How to Keep Momentum Through Long Drafts and Revisions
Every writer hits that moment: the excitement of starting has faded, the finish line feels miles away, and the document you once loved now feels like a mountain you’re not […]
Dealing with Your Inner Critic
Recognizing and dealing with your inner critic is one of the most important things you can do as a writer. That little beast will shut you down every time if […]
Right View for Better Editing
Right View is about about seeing things as they are, not as we wish or imagine them to be. When we apply it to our editing process, we produce better prose.