I’ve been thinking lately about a topic that often comes up in discussion among writers: enjoying the writing process without getting too caught up in the outcomes. We all know how easy it is t...
What do you think of your writing? Ask yourself this one day and you’ll get one answer. On another day, your answer will probably be different. A few weeks ago, I wasn’t sure about my writing...
https://writingandwellness.com/2024/03/25/why-it-doesnt-matter-what-you-think-of-your-writing/
Romance and fantasy author Stephanie Fowers shares her solutions for writing in solitude—isolation, boredom, and plot issues! I’m very social and so the isolation kills me. And of course, wit...
If you’ve thought of moving from traditional publishing to self-publishing, read Diane’s story. by Diane Bator I found my previous publisher through an agent I was introduced to by one of the...
Do you want to write for Medium? Maybe even make some money doing it? Pull up a chair and listen closely. My first goal when I started writing on this platform was to gain 100 followers. I accomp...
When did you last update your author platform? Is it still eye-catching and interesting? Wherever you are on your writing journey—new writer, experienced writer, veteran writer—you need an au...
https://writingandwellness.com/2024/02/20/why-you-must-update-your-author-platform/
Author and musician Gregory Duncan shares his journey from trauma to authorship, including the ups and downs on the way. Writing can seem like having an illness. The writer carries around somethi...
How do writers succeed? By constantly learning! The publishing industry changes every year. The best ways to market a book do too. These days, even how we write is changing, due to advances in te...
https://writingandwellness.com/2024/02/06/8-top-podcasts-sure-to-help-writers-succeed/
My biggest challenge has always been that I’m not patient enough. I used to write fast and put it out fast. And the feedback every time was very clear—‘I rushed my work’, ‘I didn’t de...
https://writingandwellness.com/2024/01/25/featured-writer-on-wellness-sherry-briscoe/
by Gail Marlene Schwartz As a six-year-old, my parents forced me to see a therapist, Dr. Solky. I hated it and I hated him. When Dr. Solky would peek his head into the waiting room to call my nam...
https://writingandwellness.com/2024/01/17/scribbling-my-way-home/