Productivity and Mindset

You don’t need blind confidence to believe in yourself as a writer. You need proof, perspective, and a few tricks for when the doubt hits hard. There’s no shortage of advice out there for writers—how to plot, how to publish, how to grow your email list by 400% overnight. But the hardest part? Believing you’re […]

That zone where time disappears? That’s creative flow—and you can learn to tap into it on purpose. There’s a reason your best ideas never show up when you’re staring directly at the blinking cursor. Creative flow isn’t about trying harder—it’s about getting out of your own way. Coined by psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi (yes, we dare […]

You don’t need perfect conditions to keep writing—you need a plan. Here’s how to show up, even when life is doing its best to stop you. “Just keep writing,” they say. As if those three words are a magic spell that will banish burnout, fix your finances, heal your heartbreak, and refill your creative tank […]

Your writing space matters more than you think. Here’s how to set one up that fuels focus, flow, and your best work. Your writing space isn’t just a desk—it’s a physical extension of your creative brain. Whether you’re hammering out short stories, chasing deadlines for a journalism piece, or finally self-publishing that book you’ve been […]

Staring at a blank page? These six writing routines helped famous authors show up—and finish. You don’t need a cabin in the woods or a magic typewriter. You need a routine. Writing routines are how books get finished, essays get published, and first drafts become something worth editing. They’re the antidote to procrastination and the […]