Each month I take a moment to pause and share a few things I’ve found to be helpful and fun along the journey as a busy writer. I hope you find them to be enlightening and encouraging! Awesome Articles: Worldbuilding Worldbuilding is when we create a fictional setting for our story. This is especially important for […]
From poison to spinach puffs- this Disney story has it all. Winning a handful of awards and a cult-like following, The Emperor’s New Groove is a shining gem we can learn from as storytellers and writers. The only question in this offbeat animated classic is where to even start? (This post does contain some spoilers. […]
Are you setting goals for your writing? Ever heard of SMART goals? I was introduced to SMART goals a few years back when I worked as a case manager and I haven’t shut up about them since. They’re just that great! A lot of people out there will tell you that goals are important. A […]
Wouldn’t it be nice to have hours upon hours to cozy up with our writing? To spread our notebooks across the grass and write the day away, or maybe claim a spot at the local coffee shop until the barista knows our drink order? Honestly, sometimes I dream of having even five minutes to myself. […]
We’re all on this writing journey together! Each month I take a moment to pause and share things I’ve found to be helpful and fun along the adventure as a busy writer. I hope you find them to be enlightening and encouraging! Article Spotlights: Character Arcs The Oxford Living Dictionary defines character arc as “a […]
I am afraid. I am afraid my writing will fail. I am afraid people will judge my work and find me lacking. I am afraid I am not good enough. Fear is real. Do you have the same doubts? Do you wonder what you are doing calling yourself a writer? Are you afraid the words […]
So you’ve decided to write a book – good for you! Hopefully at this point you’ve brainstormed a little bit and have gathered together a rough idea of what you want to write about. Keep those ideas in mind because we’re going to dig a little deeper into them and transform them from vague concepts to solid […]
Hi, I’m Bethany. And I’m busy. (And tired. And probably hungry…) We live in the land of the chronically busy and always tired. If you always have plenty of time for writing and sleep and general life, kudos to you! (And tell me your secrets!!! Seriously, inquiring minds want to know.) For the rest of […]
Ever try to take a break and had someone tell you, “If you don’t do it now, you never will?” (I have!) There is some truth to this statement: we’ve probably all put things off and then never gotten around to them. But the flip side is that sometimes we just need a break. For […]
Mental health is so important. It’s not just relevant for people with “issues” (though really, doesn’t that describe us all??) – we all should be taking care of ourselves. Self care is how we do that. Writing is hard work. It can be mentally and emotionally challenging which makes self care incredibly important. We need […]