The Stress of the Blank Page
In writing circles these days, the running theme is stress, and most of it is not from our writing, but from NOT writing.Read More »The Stress of the Blank Page
Mental Health
The Indestructible Author Survey
Hi, my name is Roland, and I’m an author, just like you. I’ve been writing, typing, and basically sitting for a living for over thirty years now. Today, as a… Read More »The Indestructible Author Survey
Pain, fatigue, and ‘The Process’
I’ve spent the last few months, on and off, with a tight, stiff neck. There are days when I can barely turn my head. And it’s ruined me.
Is Zoom stressing you out?
Zoom Fatigue? The Skype Sweats? Virtual writing conference stressing you out?Read More »Is Zoom stressing you out?
Hidden signs you’re self-sabotaging your writing
“It’s not self-sabotage. It was an accident.”Read More »Hidden signs you’re self-sabotaging your writing
The #1 Writing Tip You Won’t Do
Yes, I spent last week at a writing conference. If you’re curious which, it was the 20BooksTo50K Vegas writing conference. I survived. I don’t know if I thrived, though. I came… Read More »The #1 Writing Tip You Won’t Do
How Authors Can Stay Healthy While Writing What They Love?
Learn how authors can stay healthy, even while working long hours behind a keyboard.
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Don’t quit social media, just quit using it
I see authors threatening to quit social media almost every day, but to be honest, that’s just silly.
How to actually achieve your writing goals
80% of goals don’t last longer than a month. If you want to achieve your goals as an author, then listen up.Read More »How to actually achieve your writing goals
The Most Overlooked Writing Tool of All
If you’re in a Facebook Group for writers, the most common writing question always seems to be…
Writer vs The Holidays — Who Will Win?
For many writers, the holidays feel like a barrier to writing, not something to look forward, much less to be thankful for. The holiday season is just plain stressful. Short… Read More »Writer vs The Holidays — Who Will Win?
Living Well and The Wordslinger Podcast
We’re so busy building careers, being more productive, balancing work and family life. We forget that our bodies are part of the equation.