#consistent writing

Writing is a craft that requires time, dedication, and discipline. However, in the midst of our busy lives, it can be challenging to find the time to nurture our creative pursuits. Establishing a consistent writing routine is essential for making progress on your projects, improving your skills, and achieving your writing goals. In this article, we will explore the importance of a writing routine…

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I’m working on a Middle Grade novel. For my first draft, I want to hit around 35,000 words. I decided on this number after searching the word counts of other middle grade books, like There’s a Boy in the Girls Bathroom by Louis Sachar (36, 671 words) or Rain Reign by Ann M. Martin (34, 902 words).

So far, with consistent writing this is the progression I…

How To Write Consistently - Location, Location, Location! #amwriting

I once told a fellow writer that every time I sit down, I feel like a different person and my work reflects it. My multiple personalities bloat my writing with their twisted humor, inflated description, gushing prose or snarky syntax. Whoever shows up that day. “It depends on how caffeinated I am or how quiet it is or whether my dishes are done,” I said wistfully. “How do I write an entire book…

You wonder what is the matter. She must be a shy doll.