Somehow, it's June again. 😱 I don't know how that happened. Anywayy, I'm reblogging one of my posts from last June, which is for you if you're feeling discouraged and exhausted and slightly horrified by the fact that half the year is almost over. 👀 👇 https://sarainawhitney.wordpress.com/2023/06/01/to-the-exhausted-creative-a-letter/?page_id=5125
Category: Encouragement
why perfectionism isn’t making you successful
If you've been following me for any amount of time, you know that I've been meaning to revamp my website for ages. Like, YEARS. The reasons why I haven't are multitudinous, but the short of it is, I've been waiting until I buy a custom domain to actually do a redesign and turn everything into… Continue reading why perfectionism isn’t making you successful
To the Exhausted Creative – a Letter
You're in the same place you were last year. You've barely accomplished half of your plans for the spring, and soon half the year will be gone. Your story is inching along at a snail's pace. Every day there seems to be a new task to remember. Guilt gnaws at you for the things you… Continue reading To the Exhausted Creative – a Letter
Young Voices Matter (ft. Natasha Joy)
I'm excited to share with you a guest post written by Natasha Joy, a lovely writer and friend who recently launched her new author blog! This post is full of truth and I hope it will motivate and encourage you on your own writing journey! Young Voices Matter Throughout my entire life, I’ve heard and… Continue reading Young Voices Matter (ft. Natasha Joy)
What it’s like to be in the trenches of writing (a writer’s ramblings)
We writers are such curious creatures. I sat down to write this evening, my fingers itching to add a grand new scene to my story. Fully ready to reach the heights of my creative genius (and plumb its depths) and break through all my blocks. Barely thirty minutes in, all that motivation had drained out.… Continue reading What it’s like to be in the trenches of writing (a writer’s ramblings)
Reblogged: How to Write When You HATE Your Story | Guest Post
Last month, I shared a guest post on Allyson Jamison's amazing blog, all about how to press on with writing even when you feel like your story is horrible! (Because I've been there, believe it or not. 😂) If that's something you resonate with, you can find the guest post below!
Encouragement for the Editing Writer (ft. Allyson Jamison!)
I am so excited to share with you an amazing guest post by Allyson Jamison, a brilliant blogger and writer I've gotten to know over the past year! If you're editing a writing project (or are planning to do so this year) and are feeling daunted or discouraged, this was written just for you. Without… Continue reading Encouragement for the Editing Writer (ft. Allyson Jamison!)
Why your goal shouldn’t be 100k followers (+ how NOT to let feedback disappoint you)
If you're a blogger, or a content creator of any kind, you know how easy it is to lose yourself and your sense of purpose in the competition of the social media world. At the snap of a finger (or a scroll of your screen), it can take over you, consume you with the endless… Continue reading Why your goal shouldn’t be 100k followers (+ how NOT to let feedback disappoint you)
How to Write a Book (hint: it’s not the “right” way.)
When you get serious about writing, one of the most natural things (in my case anyway) to do is to look to other authors for guidance on how to write. Should you make obsessive outlines before lifting a finger to write the actual first draft, or fly by the seat of your pants? Should you… Continue reading How to Write a Book (hint: it’s not the “right” way.)
Writers (and everyone): Let Yourself Fail
Image via Pexels. Everything you want is on the other side of fear.Jack Canfield One of the hardest things for writers to do is to let themselves fail. Why would you write anything knowing it would be a flop? Why do anything if it won’t succeed - if it won’t meet your standards of perfection?… Continue reading Writers (and everyone): Let Yourself Fail
Saraina Whitney 