Staying focused towards a long term career can be difficult for a writer. It is not an easy occupation and there is no formula for good or bad writing. It completely depends on the judgment of the readers. You might pour out your heart and soul into a piece of writing and then have to witness it being mercilessly rejected. Literature is subjective like that. But you cannot … [Read more...] about 5 Ways Writers Can Sustain a Long-Term Career Focus
Self Help
5 Ways Writers Can Increase Their Confidence
One of the most important elements of great writing is confidence. It’s pretty much in line with just about any endeavor. However, the irony is that many writers struggle with confidence, as many of them are unsure of their skills and extremely afraid of being rejected or criticized, which in turn leads to many unpublished drafts, unsent manuscripts, and unfinished articles. If … [Read more...] about 5 Ways Writers Can Increase Their Confidence
5 Ways Writers Can Keep Themselves Positive
Writing is creative work and it sometimes can take a toll on you. There are times when you are left wondering if you can ever complete your book. Other times, you feel that you have not written anything worthwhile. There are many points in your writing career that you will feel down. But this is normal and there are ways you can keep yourself positive against all odds. Read on … [Read more...] about 5 Ways Writers Can Keep Themselves Positive
5 Common Writing Myths
Writing myths are the so-called universal truths about writing, followed by the words “every writer should know.” If there is anything universal about them, it’s the damage they cause to your creative process and your determination that put your thoughts on the blank page before you. Some of them can be discouraging and quite deadly – in the sense that they will literally stop … [Read more...] about 5 Common Writing Myths
How to Embrace Being an Insecure Writer
A common problem among writers is insecurity. It is by no means a rare issue, as lack of self-confidence is present among people regardless of profession. For writers, though, it becomes a massive stumbling block as it prevents them from producing and promoting their best works. What’s worse is that writers who are struggling with insecurity can’t stop being insecure on cue. If … [Read more...] about How to Embrace Being an Insecure Writer