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12 Writer Affirmations to Boost Confidence and Overcome Challenges

12 Writer Affirmations to Boost Confidence and Overcome Challenges

by Gail Kerzner | Feb 7, 2024 | Author Advice, General Writing, Tips and Tricks

Writers experience highs and lows. Creativity ebbs and flows, and imposter syndrome often rears its ugly head. Writer’s block and procrastination can also get in the way of progress. An effective technique for writers to maintain a resilient mindset is the use of...
13 Ways to Get into the Writing Zone

13 Ways to Get into the Writing Zone

by Gail Kerzner | Jan 22, 2024 | Author Advice, General Writing, Tips and Tricks

We’re not writing machines. We don’t just plop ourselves down at our desks, click a button on our hands, and knock out a genius manuscript. We need to set the stage for focused, inspired writing sessions by getting into the writing zone, the sacred space where...
7 Reasons to Write a Book

7 Reasons to Write a Book

by Gail Kerzner | Jan 2, 2024 | Author Advice, General Writing, Tips and Tricks

Writing a book is not for the faint of heart. It is not merely a literary pursuit; it’s a transformative process that yield rewards far beyond mere financial gain. The decision to become an author is a commitment that requires passion and resilience, so keep your...
Five Reasons Every Author Should Have a Book Writing Coach

Five Reasons Every Author Should Have a Book Writing Coach

by Gail Kerzner | Jun 27, 2023 | Author Advice, Tips and Tricks

Athletes need coaches. So do writers! Over the course of my career, I’ve helped dozens and dozens of authors realize excellence in their writing projects. Witnessing the results, I can report, not immodestly, that they wouldn’t have gotten there without me as a coach,...
Nine Qualities to Look For in a Great Beta Reader

Nine Qualities to Look For in a Great Beta Reader

by Gail Kerzner | Jun 18, 2023 | Author Advice, Tips and Tricks

It has been famously said that “it takes a village” to raise a child. It also “takes a village” to write a book. It is a good idea to gather a team of trusted associates that you both respect and trust. These are your “beta” readers who will read your manuscript and...
Eight Ways to Overcome Writer’s Block

Eight Ways to Overcome Writer’s Block

by Gail Kerzner | Jun 14, 2023 | Author Advice, General Writing, Grammar, Language Trends, Tips and Tricks

As writers, we have all experienced the dreaded phenomenon: the block. Even some of the world’s most renown authors have been through it—and overcome. Here are eight ways they did it, and you can too. You know the drill: you find yourself staring at the blank screen...
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