Why Writing Habits Matter More Than Motivation
Writing consistently is one of the biggest challenges for aspiring authors. Life is busy, motivation fluctuates, and distractions pull you away. But the secret to finishing a novel isn’t waiting for inspiration—it’s building a daily writing habit.
The Agony and the Ecstacy of Writing
It’s been six years since I started my YA fantasy novel, Elderflower. Six years. In that time, my wife and I have had four kids, I’ve started a business, lost some hair—and I’m still working on it.
The real reason you get Writer’s Block: the Psychology of Perfectionism
Writer’s Block. Writer’s Bain, more like. Why do we get writer’s block, and how do we cast it back to the shadow from whence it came?
You Need a Why
Writing can be wonderful. It can also be torture. That’s why you need a WHY—a reason to keep doing the work, even when the fun runs out.
Welcome to My Writing Journey
Every great story begins with a spark. For me, it happened on a drive to work. I was daydreaming (as usual) when I imagined…