Aren’t there times that you feel your creative juices being in a lack? You try to think of your next topic, but nothing interesting comes to mind. As a creator, during those periods, you most possibly feel you are failing. Inspiration is what you need during those moments. But what can you do when you… What … Continue reading Reblog: What to Do When You Need Inspiration – My Top Tips by Weird Lifestyle
Inspiration is an integral part of the writing process, without it you are stuck. I don’t have a lot of problems with inspiration; it seems to overrun my mind. However, once I started a book with giant eagles (Shahira and the Flying Elfs) and was so busy with promoting my already published books that a […] … Continue reading Reblog: 9 Ideas to Get Inspiration or Beat Writer’s Block by A Writer’s Path
It’s been five years, and I’m still trying to perfect my recipe for an earl grey latte. It sounds so easy. Tea. Milk. Sweetener (I like honey). Lavender, if you’re feeling it (which I usually am). But it’s the proportions that get me. Even after so many tries, I still haven’t quite gotten it right. … Continue reading Elusive Inspiration Part 2: Seeking Memories
As I’m meeting more writers and delving into the writing community, I’m getting this question a lot: “Where do you get your inspiration/ideas from?” It’s a pretty broad question and one that’s difficult for me to answer. Ideas just seem to pop into my head at any given moment, not necessarily prompted by any one … Continue reading Elusive Inspiration
When it comes to writing first drafts, there’s ultimately no right or wrong way to do it as long as you have a finished draft at the end of it. I believe that because we’re all different, we all have different ways of achieving our writing goals. That being said, we can adopt some bad … Continue reading How Not to Write a First Draft
Original version posted on October 10, 2020 I remember the days of horses. Then the clatter of carriages. Now, the cars that fill the air with smoke. I’ve been here for a long time, you see. I don’t quite know how long. All I know is as the sun rises each day, the world is … Continue reading Ageless: A flash fiction story
Why do we tell stories? You could probably give me at least a million different reasons. We tell stories to entertain, distract, raise awareness, help others, even just to make money. Everyone has their own reason. But really, every storyteller has something in common. Deep down—so deep down, in some cases, that the person doesn’t … Continue reading Why Does It Matter to Tell Stories that Matter?
One of the biggest mistakes I see new writers make is trying to copy a famous author’s writing schedule. They think that there’s a surefire recipe to success – “just follow this formula and you’ll become an overnight bestseller!” Sadly, there is no magical solution. Each writer must find their own path. For example, while … Continue reading How to Create Your Unique Writing Schedule
The second question* I ask my clients is “How often do you fight procrastination and it wins?” Many come to me, they say, for APA-editing, but often our discussions end up with them confessing that they are a “bad writer” because they procrastinate too much. After hearing my question, nearly every one pauses, then either […] … Continue reading Reblog: Procrastination Binging, Anyone? How Learning to SWAT Helped Me by Pedagogical Thoughts
Habits are formed by doing things day after day, even if we don’t necessarily feel like doing them. This includes writing. Making writing a daily (or almost daily – rest is important!) habit sometimes requires pounding out words even if they all feel like garbage. But sometimes, it’s okay to put yourself in a “writing … Continue reading Renewed Energy: Putting Yourself in a Writing Mood
E.J. Robison 