When we, as writers, set our expectations too high, it can create a sense of pressure and anxiety that can be paralyzing.
Writing
Avoiding Detail Overload in Our Writing
As writers, we must choose our details wisely to avoid detail overload, which can be just as bad for a story as a boatload of clichés.
Hang a Lantern on Your Plot Problems
Take a plot hole and, instead of revamping with long backstory, hang a lantern on it, like: yep, that’s there, moving on.
Writing Brain and Editing Brain
The older I get, the more I recognize my writing brain and my editing brain as two distinct parts of myself.
Working With Beta Readers (Bonus Round)
Before you begin working with beta readers, be sure to ask them if they have time to read it and give them a deadline.
Fear of Judgment
Worrying about how people will respond to our writing can be paralyzing. Fear of judgment is a powerful thing.
Cultivate Your Voice as a Writer
Your voice as a writer consists of the specific ways in which you tell stories. You can cultivate it by doing one simple thing every day.